diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index f01a8d1c1a02..41e9955e16e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -963,6 +963,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 40000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/golem_shell
 	category = list("Imported")
+	requires_whitelist = TRUE
 
 /datum/design/desk_bell
 	name = "Desk Bell"