Automation and logistics
Resource Node Scan
The Resource Scanner narrows exploration to nodes of an unlocked resource type. Using it before building helps turn a search…
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Resource Node Scan
Use the scanner radial menu in the world. It locates unlocked resource types and points toward node groups; the nearest options and their usefulness depend on your current position and map state.
FIND THE ACTUAL LOCATION
Open full map ↗Satisfactory resource & collectible map
Filter a resource, then select a marker or location below for its purity, elevation and coordinates. The map is hosted here.
Standard resource types and purity · Game-data snapshot 1.2.3.1. Randomized worlds differ. Nearby markers may be separated by cliffs or caves.
127 Iron Ore locations
● Impure: amber● Normal: cyan● Pure: lime◆ Well outlet■ Well core
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Before you go
- Resource Scanner available in game.
- The target resource unlocked for scanning.
- A way to inspect the node on arrival and transport equipment if you intend to build there.
Farming steps
- Hold V to open the Resource Scanner wheel.
- Select a resource type that is currently available in the menu.
- Follow the compass indicator toward one of the indicated node groups.
- Inspect the nodes directly and compare purity, terrain access, and distance to the factory.
- If no target is available, collect a sample when appropriate and use the MAM or progression interface to check its unlock path.
- After choosing a site, place a Miner or use a temporary Portable Miner according to your needs.
- Scan again when a new resource becomes available or when the first candidate site proves unsuitable.
- Use the compass to locate groups, then make the final decision from the node and route you can see.
- Check the target list after research rather than assuming a scan option was added automatically.
Repeat, collect and use
Scanning is a repeatable search action; select the desired unlocked resource whenever you need another candidate site. Any sample collection and related research are progression tasks and do not need repeating after completion.
Common mistakes
- Searching for a locked resource through the scanner will not work; check the menu and resolve the in-game unlock first.
- Choosing a site solely from the compass marker can miss purity or route constraints; inspect it before building.
- Assuming the scan identifies the best factory location is misleading; compare actual access, output needs, and logistics.
When to stop or switch
Stop scanning once you have selected a viable node with enough expected supply for the planned line. Scan again if the route is impractical, the node is unsuitable, or your production goal changes.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.