diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index a07d8925b19..92917ee863c 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -403,6 +403,14 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/storage/bag/tray
 	category = list("initial","Dinnerware")
 
+/datum/design/plate
+	name = "Plate"
+	id = "plate"
+	build_type = AUTOLATHE
+	materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 3500)
+	build_path = /obj/item/plate
+	category = list("initial","Dinnerware")
+
 /datum/design/cafeteria_tray
 	name = "Cafeteria Tray"
 	id = "foodtray"