diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/logging.dm b/code/__DEFINES/logging.dm
index 197c315f780..485cfa65c1f 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/logging.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/logging.dm
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 #define INVESTIGATE_HALLUCINATIONS	"hallucinations"
 #define INVESTIGATE_RADIATION		"radiation"
 #define INVESTIGATE_EXONET			"exonet"
+#define INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT			"circuit"
 
 //Individual logging defines
 #define INDIVIDUAL_ATTACK_LOG		"Attack log"
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/admin_investigate.dm b/code/modules/admin/admin_investigate.dm
index b5fead892f0..94efce6059d 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/admin_investigate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/admin_investigate.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	var/F = file("[GLOB.log_directory]/[subject].html")
 	WRITE_FILE(F, "<small>[time_stamp()] [REF(src)] ([x],[y],[z])</small> || [src] [message]<br>")
 
-/client/proc/investigate_show(subject in list("notes, memos, watchlist", INVESTIGATE_RESEARCH, INVESTIGATE_EXONET, INVESTIGATE_PORTAL, INVESTIGATE_SINGULO, INVESTIGATE_WIRES, INVESTIGATE_TELESCI, INVESTIGATE_GRAVITY, INVESTIGATE_RECORDS, INVESTIGATE_CARGO, INVESTIGATE_SUPERMATTER, INVESTIGATE_ATMOS, INVESTIGATE_EXPERIMENTOR, INVESTIGATE_BOTANY, INVESTIGATE_HALLUCINATIONS, INVESTIGATE_RADIATION) )
+/client/proc/investigate_show(subject in list("notes, memos, watchlist", INVESTIGATE_RESEARCH, INVESTIGATE_EXONET, INVESTIGATE_PORTAL, INVESTIGATE_SINGULO, INVESTIGATE_WIRES, INVESTIGATE_TELESCI, INVESTIGATE_GRAVITY, INVESTIGATE_RECORDS, INVESTIGATE_CARGO, INVESTIGATE_SUPERMATTER, INVESTIGATE_ATMOS, INVESTIGATE_EXPERIMENTOR, INVESTIGATE_BOTANY, INVESTIGATE_HALLUCINATIONS, INVESTIGATE_RADIATION, INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT) )
 	set name = "Investigate"
 	set category = "Admin"
 	if(!holder)
diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/assemblies.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/assemblies.dm
index fdc8d62f4b0..0ba56833a2b 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/assemblies.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/assemblies.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@
 	icon_state = "setup_small"
 	item_flags = NOBLUDGEON
 	materials = list()		// To be filled later
+	datum_flags = DF_USE_TAG
 	var/list/assembly_components = list()
 	var/list/ckeys_allowed_to_scan = list() // Players who built the circuit can scan it as a ghost.
 	var/max_components = IC_MAX_SIZE_BASE
@@ -30,6 +31,8 @@
 	var/combat_circuits = 0 //number of combat cicuits in the assembly, used for diagnostic hud
 	var/long_range_circuits = 0 //number of long range cicuits in the assembly, used for diagnostic hud
 	var/prefered_hud_icon = "hudstat"		// Used by the AR circuit to change the hud icon.
+	var/creator // circuit creator if any
+	var/static/next_assembly_id = 0
 	hud_possible = list(DIAG_STAT_HUD, DIAG_BATT_HUD, DIAG_TRACK_HUD, DIAG_CIRCUIT_HUD) //diagnostic hud overlays
 	max_integrity = 50
 	pass_flags = 0
@@ -56,6 +59,9 @@
 		COLOR_ASSEMBLY_PURPLE
 		)
 
+/obj/item/electronic_assembly/GenerateTag()
+    tag = "assembly_[next_assembly_id++]"
+
 /obj/item/electronic_assembly/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(can_anchor)
@@ -351,6 +357,7 @@
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You slide [IC] inside [src].</span>")
 	playsound(src, 'sound/items/Deconstruct.ogg', 50, 1)
 	add_allowed_scanner(user.ckey)
+	investigate_log("had [IC]([IC.type]) inserted by [key_name(user)].", INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT)
 
 	add_component(IC)
 	return TRUE
@@ -390,6 +397,7 @@
 		playsound(src, 'sound/items/crowbar.ogg', 50, 1)
 		user.put_in_hands(IC)
 	add_allowed_scanner(user.ckey)
+	investigate_log("had [IC]([IC.type]) removed by [key_name(user)].", INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT)
 
 	return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/integrated_circuit.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/integrated_circuit.dm
index d5ebeb30018..57ad917246f 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/integrated_circuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/integrated_circuit.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	var/category_text = "NO CATEGORY THIS IS A BUG"	// To show up on circuit printer, and perhaps other places.
 	var/removable = TRUE 			// Determines if a circuit is removable from the assembly.
 	var/displayed_name = ""
-
+	
 /*
 	Integrated circuits are essentially modular machines.  Each circuit has a specific function, and combining them inside Electronic Assemblies allows
 a creative player the means to solve many problems.  Circuits are held inside an electronic assembly, and are wired using special tools.
diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
index 2cab5ad3b93..f8d1424160e 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@
 	var/debug = FALSE			// If it's upgraded and can clone, even without config settings.
 	var/current_category = null
 	var/cloning = FALSE			// If the printer is currently creating a circuit
-	var/clone_countdown = 0		// Timestamp for when to print the circuit
 	var/recycling = FALSE		// If an assembly is being emptied into this printer
 	var/list/program			// Currently loaded save, in form of list
 
@@ -29,26 +28,22 @@
 	debug = TRUE
 	upgraded = TRUE
 	can_clone = TRUE
+	fast_clone = TRUE
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_TINY
 
 /obj/item/integrated_circuit_printer/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/material_container, list(MAT_METAL), MINERAL_MATERIAL_AMOUNT * 25, TRUE, list(/obj/item/stack, /obj/item/integrated_circuit, /obj/item/electronic_assembly))
 
-/obj/item/integrated_circuit_printer/Destroy()
-	STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
-	return ..()
-
-/obj/item/integrated_circuit_printer/process()
+/obj/item/integrated_circuit_printer/proc/print_program(mob/user)
 	if(!cloning)
-		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
-	if(world.time >= clone_countdown || fast_clone)
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-		T.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] has finished printing its assembly!</span>")
-		playsound(get_turf(T), 'sound/items/poster_being_created.ogg', 50, TRUE)
-		SScircuit.load_electronic_assembly(T, program)
-		cloning = FALSE
-		STOP_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
+		return
+	visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] has finished printing its assembly!</span>")
+	playsound(src, 'sound/items/poster_being_created.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+	var/obj/item/electronic_assembly/assembly = SScircuit.load_electronic_assembly(get_turf(src), program)
+	assembly.creator = key_name(user)
+	assembly.investigate_log("was printed by [assembly.creator].", INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT)
+	cloning = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/integrated_circuit_printer/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user)
 	if(istype(O, /obj/item/disk/integrated_circuit/upgrade/advanced))
@@ -141,7 +136,7 @@
 		if(!program)
 			HTML += " {[fast_clone ? "Print" : "Begin Printing"] Assembly}"
 		else if(cloning)
-			HTML += " <A href='?src=[REF(src)];print=cancel'>{Cancel Print}</a> - [DisplayTimeText(max(0, clone_countdown - world.time))] remaining until completion"
+			HTML += " <A href='?src=[REF(src)];print=cancel'>{Cancel Print}</a>"
 		else
 			HTML += " <A href='?src=[REF(src)];print=print'>{[fast_clone ? "Print" : "Begin Printing"] Assembly}</a>"
 
@@ -206,6 +201,7 @@
 
 		if(istype(built, /obj/item/electronic_assembly))
 			var/obj/item/electronic_assembly/E = built
+			E.creator = key_name(usr)
 			E.opened = TRUE
 			E.update_icon()
 			//reupdate diagnostic hud because it was put_in_hands() and not pickup()'ed
@@ -213,6 +209,7 @@
 			E.diag_hud_set_circuitcell()
 			E.diag_hud_set_circuitstat()
 			E.diag_hud_set_circuittracking()
+			E.investigate_log("was printed by [E.creator].", INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT)
 
 		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>[capitalize(built.name)] printed.</span>")
 		playsound(src, 'sound/items/jaws_pry.ogg', 50, TRUE)
@@ -226,8 +223,10 @@
 			return
 		switch(href_list["print"])
 			if("load")
+				if(cloning)
+					return
 				var/input = input("Put your code there:", "loading", null, null) as message | null
-				if(!check_interactivity(usr))
+				if(!check_interactivity(usr) || cloning)
 					return
 				if(!input)
 					program = null
@@ -254,7 +253,7 @@
 					to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Metal cost: [program["metal_cost"]].</span>")
 
 			if("print")
-				if(!program)
+				if(!program || cloning)
 					return
 
 				if(program["requires_upgrades"] && !upgraded && !debug)
@@ -263,12 +262,11 @@
 				if(program["unsupported_circuit"] && !debug)
 					to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>This program uses components not supported by the specified assembly. Please change the assembly type in the save file to a supported one.</span>")
 					return
-				else if(fast_clone || debug)
+				else if(fast_clone)
 					var/datum/component/material_container/materials = GetComponent(/datum/component/material_container)
 					if(debug || materials.use_amount_type(program["metal_cost"], MAT_METAL))
-						var/obj/item/assembly = SScircuit.load_electronic_assembly(get_turf(src), program)
-						to_chat(usr,  "<span class='notice'>[assembly] has been printed from the provided template!</span>")
-						playsound(src, 'sound/items/poster_being_created.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+						cloning = TRUE
+						print_program(usr)
 					else
 						to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You need [program["metal_cost"]] metal to build that!</span>")
 				else
@@ -279,11 +277,10 @@
 					var/cloning_time = round(program["metal_cost"] / 15)
 					cloning_time = min(cloning_time, MAX_CIRCUIT_CLONE_TIME)
 					cloning = TRUE
-					clone_countdown = world.time + cloning_time
 					to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You begin printing a custom assembly. This will take approximately [DisplayTimeText(cloning_time)]. You can still print \
 					off normal parts during this time.</span>")
 					playsound(src, 'sound/items/poster_being_created.ogg', 50, TRUE)
-					START_PROCESSING(SSprocessing, src)
+					addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/print_program, usr), cloning_time)
 
 			if("cancel")
 				if(!cloning || !program)
@@ -291,7 +288,6 @@
 
 				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Cloning has been canceled. Metal cost has been refunded.</span>")
 				cloning = FALSE
-				clone_countdown = FALSE
 				var/datum/component/material_container/materials = GetComponent(/datum/component/material_container)
 				materials.use_amount_type(-program["metal_cost"], MAT_METAL) //use negative amount to regain the cost
 
diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
index 2d820b016ee..354ca17b940 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/subtypes/output.dm
@@ -151,6 +151,8 @@
 			return
 		vol = CLAMP(vol ,0 , 100)
 		playsound(get_turf(src), selected_sound, vol, freq, -1)
+		if(assembly)
+			assembly.investigate_log("played a sound ([selected_sound]) with [type].", INVESTIGATE_CIRCUIT)
 
 /obj/item/integrated_circuit/output/sound/on_data_written()
 	power_draw_per_use =  get_pin_data(IC_INPUT, 2) * 15
@@ -234,8 +236,10 @@
 	text = get_pin_data(IC_INPUT, 1)
 	if(!isnull(text))
 		var/atom/movable/A = get_object()
-		A.say(sanitize(text))
-
+		var/sanitized_text = sanitize(text)
+		A.say(sanitized_text)
+		if (assembly)
+			log_say("[assembly] [REF(assembly)] : [sanitized_text]")
 
 /obj/item/integrated_circuit/output/video_camera
 	name = "video camera circuit"