The Manufacture Chaff object creates Chaff Pods, which function like blasters and can be shot by selecting the pod (F1-F4) and left clicking. The projectile will fire a bunch of small floating orbs that potentially obscure the vision of nearby players and enemies. Chaff pods will also temporarily disable a force field.
The manufacturer requires a power source to operate. A Windmill Tool nearby can be configured to beam power to the manufacturer's coordinates, or a Power Reflector Tool can split a beam to one.
When placing any type Manufacture Token make sure to leave a 1 tile radius around it to allow the pods to spawn. Efficiency Umbrellas can be used to conserve space in your settlement.