diff --git a/code/modules/research/protolathe.dm b/code/modules/research/protolathe.dm
index d09e374792c..c430e660178 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/protolathe.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/protolathe.dm
@@ -148,4 +148,5 @@ Note: Must be placed west/left of and R&D console to function.
 		use_power(min(1000, (amount_inserted / 100)))
 	overlays += "protolathe_[stack_name]"
 	sleep(10)
-	overlays -= "protolathe_[stack_name]"
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+	overlays -= "protolathe_[stack_name]"
+	SSnanoui.update_uis(src)
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