# 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.