# 'Nozzlegate' erupts as Prusa CORE One 3D printer kits arrive with soft steel nozzles — Bondtech admits machining flaws with no quick fix

> Bondtech, the creator and manufacturer of the INDX toolchanger system used to create the highly anticipated Prusa CORE One+ INDX, admitted to a significant labeling mistake.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/nozzlegate-erupts-as-prusa-core-one-3d-ptinter-kits-arrive-with-soft-steel-nozzles-bondtech-admits-machining-flaws-with-no-quick-fix?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6de370b3904a9da32cee20)
- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #surface
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6de370b3904a9da32cee20

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