diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
index c373513a5f1..702afa68f2f 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
@@ -953,7 +953,7 @@
 	desc = "A device that shoots resonant plasma bursts at extreme velocity. The blasts are capable of crushing rock and demolishing solid obstacles."
 	id = "mech_plasma_cutter"
 	build_type = MECHFAB
-	req_tech = list("powerstorage"= 3, "engineering" = 3, "materials" = 3, "combat" = 1, "plasma" = 2)
+	req_tech = list("powerstorage"= 3, "engineering" = 3, "materials" = 3, "combat" = 1, "plasmatech" = 2)
 	build_path = /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/energy/plasma
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=1500, MAT_GLASS=500, MAT_PLASMA=200)
 	construction_time = 100
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/spacepod_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/spacepod_designs.dm
index 759af82404d..4638a1bb830 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/spacepod_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/spacepod_designs.dm
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@
 	desc = "Allows for the construction of a spacepod mounted laser."
 	id = "podgun_laser"
 	build_type = PODFAB
-	req_tech = list("materials" = 3, "combat" = 3, "plasma" = 2)
+	req_tech = list("materials" = 3, "combat" = 3, "plasmatech" = 2)
 	build_path = /obj/item/device/spacepod_equipment/weaponry/laser
 	category = list("Pod_Weaponry")
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10000,MAT_GLASS=5000,MAT_GOLD=1000,MAT_SILVER=2000)
@@ -250,4 +250,4 @@
 	build_type = PODFAB
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=500)
 	build_path = /obj/item/device/spacepod_key
-	category = list("Pod_Parts")
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+	category = list("Pod_Parts")