Automation and logistics
Quickwire
Quickwire is a manufactured Caterium component used in advanced electronics and equipment.
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Quickwire acquisition
Find Caterium Ore at a resource node, smelt it into Caterium Ingots, then feed those ingots to a Constructor running the Quickwire recipe. The standard map layout can help you locate a node; check your world settings if you are playing a randomized world.
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.
17 Caterium Ore locations
● Impure: amber● Normal: cyan● Pure: lime◆ Well outlet■ Well core
Before you go
- Unlock the Quickwire recipe and Constructor.
- Supply Caterium Ingots to the Constructor.
Farming steps
- Open the resource map and filter for Caterium.
- Choose an accessible Caterium node and place a Miner to extract its ore.
- Move the Caterium Ore to a Smelter and produce Caterium Ingots.
- Place a Constructor, select Quickwire, and connect the ingot supply.
- Collect the five Quickwire made from each Caterium Ingot batch.
- Route the Quickwire to the electronic or equipment recipe that needs it.
- At 100% clock speed, a Constructor consumes 12 Caterium Ingots and produces 60 Quickwire per minute.
- If the Constructor runs short, add ingot buffering or increase smelting capacity.
Repeat, collect and use
Check the Constructor's ingot input and Quickwire output as demand grows; add matching smelting or Constructor capacity when supply falls behind.
Common mistakes
- Searching for a Quickwire deposit instead of mining Caterium Ore.
- Feeding raw Caterium Ore directly into the Constructor; smelt it into Caterium Ingots first.
When to stop or switch
Stop expanding production when the recipes you are supplying have a steady Quickwire feed and adequate buffers.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.