Satisfactory: All MAM Research Costs & Rewards

Satisfactory: All MAM Research Costs & Rewards

As a seasoned survivor who has weathered countless storms and faced formidable challenges, I find myself constantly amazed by the versatility of Sulfur in this post-apocalyptic world. This resource, which once played a humble role in our everyday lives, now serves as the backbone for crucial research and powerful tools that can mean the difference between survival and succumbing to the harsh wasteland.


The game Satisfactory is jam-packed with automation and resource management, but it doesn’t overwhelm the player right away. Instead, it gradually introduces new features as players reach specific achievements, which they can unlock using resources they’ve already acquired.

Instead, there’s another way to advance in the game that players can explore using the Molecular Analysis Machine (MAM). This building serves as a tool for analyzing unknown materials when interacted with by players. In return, they receive rewards. Certain of these rewards correspond to milestones, while others, such as the Blade Runners, are unique and only obtainable through the MAM.

How to Unlock And Build the Molecular Analysis Machine

Satisfactory: All MAM Research Costs & Rewards

In the game, you’ll find that one of the initial items you can acquire is the Molecular Analysis Machine (MAM). You can start crafting this item once you’ve achieved Field Research, a Tier 1 Milestone. This milestone requires 300 Wire, 300 Screw, and 100 Iron Plate to unlock.

As a gamer, I don’t have to worry about providing an energy source for my Multi-functional Asset Management (MAM) structures, as they can be set up anywhere. Unlike the Hub, which only allows one instance at a time, I can freely construct multiple MAM buildings without encountering any issues. However, it’s essential to note that all these MAM buildings share a common database, so I can’t simultaneously research different technologies. They all operate on the same backend system. The advantage here is that with the necessary materials (5 Reinforced Iron Plates, 15 Cables, and 45 Wires) at hand, I can craft a MAM and upload newly discovered materials directly from the field without having to return to my base.

In the game MAM, there are a total of 8 different tech trees waiting to be discovered. These tech trees won’t be visible until the player uncovers an initial resource. This resource serves as a catalyst for the research process, revealing the name of the corresponding tech tree and the cost needed for the research.

All MAM Research Trees

Alien Megafauna

ResearchCostReward(s)
Hog Researchx1 Hog RemainsAlternate Alien Protein Recipe
Hatcher Researchx1 Hatcher RemainsAlternate Alien Protein Recipe
Stinger Researchx1 Stinger RemainsAlternate Alien Protein Recipe
Spitter Researchx1 Plasma Spitter RemainsAlternate Alien Protein Recipe
Bio-Organic Propertiesx5 Alien ProteinAlien DNA Capsule, Biomass Recipe
Protein Inhalerx2 Alien Protein, x20 Beryl Nut, x50 RotorCrafting: Medicinal Inhaler
Structural Analysisx5 Alien DNA Capsule, x100 Iron Rod
Inflated Pocket Dimensionx3 Alien Protein, x1000 Cable+6 Inventory Slots
Hostile Organism Detectionx10 Alien DNA Capsule, x5 Crystal Oscillator, x5 High Speed ConnectorScannable Object: Enemies
The Rebar Gunx25 Rotor, x50 Reinforced Iron Plate, x500 ScrewRebar Gun, Iron Rebar
Expanded Toolbeltx5 Alien DNA Capsule, x500 Steel Beam+1 Hand Equipment Slot

Alien Technology

ResearchCostReward(s)
SAM Analysisx1 SAMScannable Resource: SAM
SAM Reanimationx20 SAMReanimated SAM
SAM Fluctuatorx10 Reanimated SAM, x100 Steel Pipe, x200 WireSAM Fluctuator
Mercer Sphere Analysisx1 Mercer SphereScannable Object: Mercer Sphere
Somersloop Analysisx1 Somersloop AnalysisScannable Object: Somersloop
Dimensional Depotx1 Mercer Sphere, x11 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Uploader
Alien Energy Harvestingx10 Sam Fluctuator
Depot Expansion (200%)x3 Mercer Sphere, x47 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Stack Increase 1 (Total 2)
Upload Upgrade: 30/minx3 Mercer Sphere, x47 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Upload Speed: 50%
Power Augmenterx1 Somersloop, x100 SAM Fluctuator, x50 ComputerAlien Power Augmenter
Production Amplifierx1 Somersloop, x100 SAM Fluctuator, x50 Ciruit BoardProduction Amplifier
Manual Depot Uploaderx3 Mercer Sphere, x17 Computer, x29 SAM FluctuatorEnables uploading from the inventory
Depot Expansion (300%)x7 Mercer Sphere, x103 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Stack Increase 1 (Total 3)
Upload Upgrade: 60/minx7 Mercer Sphere, x103 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Upload Speed: 25%
Alien Power Matrixx50 Singularity Cell, x100 Power Shard, x500 SAM FluctuatorCrafting: Alien Power Matrix
Depot Expansion (400%)x13 Mercer Sphere, x151 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Stack Increase 1 (Total 4)
Upload Upgrade: 120/minx13 Mercer Sphere, x151 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Upload Speed: 12.5%
Depot Expansion (500%)x23 Mercer Sphere, x199 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot: Stacks 5
Upload Upgrade: 240/minx23 Mercer Sphere, x199 SAM FluctuatorDimensional Depot Upload Speed: 6.25%

Caterium

ResearchCostReward(s)
Cateriumx10 Caterium OreScannable Resource: Caterium Ore
Caterium Ingotsx50 Caterium OreCaterium Ingot
Quickwirex50 Caterium IngotQuickwire, New Shop Products!
Ziplinex100 Quickwire, x50 CableZipline
Caterium Electronicsx100 Quickwire
Stun Rebarx50 Quickwire, x10 Iron RebarStun Rebar
AI Limiterx200 Quickwire, x50 Copper SheetAI Limiter
Power Poles Mk.2x300 QuickwirePower Pole Mk.2
High-Speed Connectorx500 Quickwire, x50 PlasticHigh-Speed Connector
Power Poles Mk.3x50 High-Speed Connector, x200 Steel PipePower Pole Mk.3
Smart Splitterx10 AI Limited, x50 Reinforced Iron PlatesSmart Splitter
Power Switchx100 Steal Beam, x50 AI LimiterPower Switch
Priority Power Switchx25 High-Speed Connector, x50 Circuit BoardPriority Power Switch
Bullet Guidance Systemx10 High-Speed Connector, x500 Rifle AmmoHoming Rifle Ammo
Programmable Splitterx100 AI Limiter, x50 Computer, x50 Heavy Modular FrameProgrammable Splitter
Geothermal Generatorx100 High Speed Connector, x1000 Quickwire, x50 MotorScannable Resource: Geyser, Geothermal Generator

Mycelia

ResearchCostReward(s)
Myceliax5 MyceliaAlternate Biomass Recipe
Fabricx25 MyceliaFabric
Toxic Cellular Modificationx10 Nobelisk, x100 Mycelia, x200 BiomassGas Nobelisk
Medical Propertiesx25 Mycelia, x10 Stator
Parachutex10 Fabric, x50 CableParachute
Expanded Toolbeltx50 Fabric, x100 Rotor+1 Hand Equipment Slot
Synthetic Polyester Fabricx25 Fabric, x100 Polymer ResinAlternate Fabric Recipe
Vitamin Inhalerx10 Mycelia, x5 PaleberryMedicinal Inhaler
Therapeutic Inhalerx15 Mycelia, x1 Mushroom, x1 Alien ProteinMedicinal Inhaler
Gas Maskx10 Coal, x50 Fabric, x50 Steel PipeGas Mask, Gas Filter

Nutrients

ResearchCostReward(s)
Beryl Nutx5 Beryl NutScannable Object: Beryl Nut
Paleberryx2 PaleberryScannable Object: Paleberry
Mushroomx1 MushroomScannable Object: Mushroom
Nutritional Processorx25 Modular Frame, x50 Steel Pipe, x500 Wire
Nutritional Inhalerx2 Mushroom, x5 Paleberry, x10 Beryl NutAlternate Medicinal Inhaler Recipe

Power Slugs

ResearchCostReward(s)
Blue Power Slugsx1 Blue Power SlugPower Shard Recipe
Slug Scanningx50 Iron Rod, x100 Wire, x200 ScrewScannable Object: Power Slugs
Yellow Power Shardsx1 Yellow Power Slug, x25 Rotor, x100 CableAlternate Power Shard Recipe
Overclock Productionx1 Power Shard, x50 Iron Plate, x50 WireOverclocking
Purple Power Shardsx1 Purple Power Slg, x25 Modular Frame, x100 Copper SheetAlternate Power Shard Recipe
Synthetic Power Shardx10 Power Shard, x100 Time Crystal, x200 Quartz CrystalAlternate Power Shard Recipe

Quartz

ResearchCostReward(s)
Quartzx10 Raw QuartzScannable Resource: Raw Quartz
Quartz Crystalsx20 Raw QuartzQuartz Crystal, New Shop Products!
Silicax20 Raw QuartzSilica, New Shop Products!
Shatter Rebarx30 Quartz Crystal, x150 Iron RebarShatter Rebar
Crystal Oscillatorx100 Quartz Crystal, x50 Reinforced Iron PlateCrystal Oscillator
Blade Runnersx50 Silica, x10 Modular FrameBlade Runners
Inflated Pocket Dimensionx200 Silica+6 Inventory Slots
Explosive Resonance Applicationx5 Crystal Oscillator, x100 NobeliskPulse Nobelisk
The Explorerx10 Crystal Oscillator, x100 Modular FrameExplorer
Radio Signal Scanningx100 Crystal Oscillator, x100 Motor, x1 Object ScannerScannable Object: Hard Drive
Radar Technologyx50 Crystal Oscillator, x50 Heavy Modular Frame, x50 ComputerRadar Tower

Sulfur

ResearchCostReward(s)
Sulfurx10 SulfurScannable Resource: Sulfur
Black Powderx50 Sulfur, x25 CoalBlack Powder
Experimental Power Generationx25 Sulfur, x50 Modular Frame, x100 Rotor
Expanded Toolbeltx100 Black Powder, x50 Encased Industrial Beam+1 Hand Equipment Slot
The Nobelisk Detonatorx50 Black Powder, x100 Steel Pipe, x200 CableNobelisk Detonator, Nobelisk
Compacted Coalx1 Hard Drive, x25 Sulfur, x25 CoalCompacted Coal
Turbofuelx1 Hard Drive, x15 Compacted Coal, x50 Packaged FuelTurbofuel, Packaged Turbofuel
Smokeless Powderx100 Black Powder, x50 PlasticSmokeless Powder
Cluster Nobeliskx100 Smokeless Powder, x200 NobeliskCluster Nobelisk
Explosive Rebarx200 Smokeless Powder, x200 Iron Rebar, x200 Steel BeamExplosive Rebar
The Riflex50 Smokeless Powder, x100 Motor, x200 RubberRifle, Rifle Ammo
Rocket Fuelx1 Hard Drive, x10 Empty Fuel Tank, x100 Packaged Rocket FuelRocket Fuel, Packaged Rocket Fuel
Ionized Fuelx1 Hard Drive, x100 Power Shards, x200 Packaged TurbofuelIonized Fuel, Packaged Ionized Fuel
Nuclear Deterrent Developmentx500 Nobelisk, x10 Uranium Cell, x100 AI LimiterNuke Nobelisk
Turbo Rifle Ammox1000 Rifle Ammo, x50 Packaged Turbofuel, x100 Aluminum CasingTurbo Rifle Ammo
Inflated Pocket Dimensionx50 Smokeless Powder, x50 Computer+6 Inventory Slots

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