# Machine Upgrading Machines help the station run smoothly, and as a scientist, you can help them run even better! ## Parts Stock Parts: Machine Parts can be used to create many machines. ## Upgrading To know if a machine can be upgraded, you can examine it and check for the [color=#a4885c]lightning bolt[/color] icon in the lower right corner. Clicking on it will allow you to see what kinds of upgrades the machine has. To check what parts a machine needs, you can examine its board. Try it here: You can also quickly build machines by using an RPED, loading it with machine parts, and then clicking on a machine.