CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Emerging Technology
Hydroponics, plastics, synthetic meat & more 🔬
Quick answer
Which Emerging Technology release should I use?
Emerging Technology EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25 targets 1.12.2. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Emerging Technology required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Emerging Technology EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25 need?
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Emerging Technology without breaking your instance.
Built for Emerging Technology EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25. It targets 1.12.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Emerging Technology add?
Emerging Technology is a technical mod exploring real-world emerging technologies.

Current Machines
Hydroponic Grow Bed - plant crops on top of this block, fill it with water and add a growth medium to get a growth boost
Hydroponic Grow Light - place above your crops, power it up and add a bulb to boost your crops even more!
Harvester - a robot arm which can harvest and replant crops grown on the grow bed
CO2 Scrubber - pull CO2 from the environment and use it to grow crops
CO2 Diffuser - spray surrounding crops with CO2 for a growth boost
Water Filler - an infinite water source
Nutrient Injector - water not enough? This machine mixes in fertilizer to provide more growth boosts in the grow bed
Shredder - shred plants and old plastic items to produce raw materials for the processor
Processor - process shredded plant matter and plastics into renewable materials
Fabricator - automate the production of plastic components with this 3D-printer inspired machine
Tissue Bioreactor & Tissue Scaffolder - take harmless tissue samples from animals, grow them in the Bioreactor then form them into delicious synthetic meat using the Tissue Scaffolder
Algae Bioreactor - grow algae fast! Use algae as biomass or a tasty snack
Solar Cooker - slowly cooks food items using only the power of the sun 🌞
Waste Collector - clean up the oceans with this block and recycle recovered plastics
Biomass Generator - burns biomass to produce energy
Tidal Generator - harness the power of the sea for some clean energy
Piezoelectric Tile - generate a tiny amount of energy when stepping on this block
Solar Panel - can't have a tech mod without photovoltaics
Solar Glass - collects energy and acts as a transparent window
Wind Generator - microgenerated wind power
Battery - a very simple energy storage block
Guide
Niche Duck has provided a very helpful series of videos covering the main features of the mod (below). If you have any questions or problems, just ask in the comments or make a bug report.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Discord
Join the Discord channeland discuss the mod's development!
Compatibility
Emerging Technology should work with most mods that implement power/water/plants. The following mods have been tested as of latest beta version:
- Pam's HarvestCraft
- Botania
- Mystical Agriculture
- OpenComputers (full support)
- NuclearCraft
- Immersive Engineering
- XNET
- Thermal Series
- Ender IO
- AgriCraft (requires some setup)
- Dumpster Diving
- JEI
- CraftTweaker
Configuration
All machines are fully configurable. For more information on adding your own fluid, bulb, growth medium or tissue take a look at the wiki.
Modpacks & Videos
Feel free to use this mod in any modpack or video - no need to ask. If you do create content based on this mod however, please link back to this page so players can report bugs and suggestions. If you feel like sharing what you make, please let me know so I can link to it from here 😁
Recommended modpacks include:
Ad Astra Per Nucleon by Gliese_832_c - A lightweight pack (in alpha with updates) using Nuclearcraft and various other mods which fit together very nicely.
Stay tuned for more updates. Happy growing! 🌱
If you enjoyed this mod and want to support its development, please consider becoming a Patron!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Emerging Technology by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Emerging Technology versions and loaders
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.26-alpha
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.26-alpha.jar
6 Jul 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.25.jar
13 Apr 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.24-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.24-beta.jar
7 Apr 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.23-alpha
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.23-alpha.jar
3 Apr 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.22-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.22-beta.jar
27 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.21-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.21-beta.jar
21 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.20-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.20-beta.jar
17 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.19-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.19-beta.jar
13 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.18-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.18-beta.jar
12 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.17-beta
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.17-beta.jar
9 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.16
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.16.jar
7 Mar 2020
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.15-beta (hotfix)
EmergingTechnology-1.12.2-1.3.15-beta.jar
4 Mar 2020
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