Prusa CORE One+ INDX review: Time for a 'Tool' change

Tom's Hardware Verdict Prusa’s collaboration with Bondtech to produce the INDX toolchanger has produced a machine other manufacturers can’t wait to copy. Built on the CORE One platform, the INDX produces flawless and nearly waste-free multicolor and multimaterial prints at record speed. Pros +Very little waste +Core XY speed +Perfect first layer +Very quiet +Fully assembled or DIY kit +Can run completely offline Cons -Expensive -No profile for Flex at launch Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The Prusa INDX is a revolutionary new toolchanger capable of printing up to eight colors of various materials. INDX stands for Induction Dynamic Extruder, with each slim toolhead having no moving parts, just a nozzle and filament path. The extruder, or “smart head,” does all the work.INDX is a collaborative project between Prusa Research and Bondtech. Prusa makes the platform, in this case a CORE One+ Gen 2, while Bondtech produces the toolhead system. The two companies have a long history of working together, going back to 2017’s MK3 bedslinger. The INDX can also be purchased separately on Bondtech’s site as a DIY kit to be mounted on any open-source 3D printer you feel like modding.Latest Videos FromTom's HardwareStay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware NewsletterGet Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Denise Bertacchi is a Contributing Writer for Tom’s Hardware US, covering 3D printing. Denise has been crafting with PCs since she discovered Print Shop had clip art on her Apple IIe. She loves reviewing 3D printers because she can mix all her passions: printing, photography, and writing.