ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
3D printer leasing for industrial and professional systems
Lease a 3D printer for your business, or finance the whole additive cell: printer, post-processing, material handling and software on one agreement. We finance new and used 3D printing equipment from any dealer for service bureaus, production floors, dental labs and engineering teams. Transactions start at $10,000, so we finance professional and industrial systems, not a single desktop printer.
What we finance
New or used, from any vendor, dealer or auction. Named manufacturers are examples of what this covers, not a limit — if what you need is not on this list, ask.
- Industrial FDM — Stratasys, Markforged
- SLA and DLP resin systems — Formlabs, Carbon
- SLS and powder bed fusion
- Metal printing — DMLS, binder jet, wire DED
- Large-format and pellet extrusion systems
- Post-processing, wash and cure stations
- Depowdering, sieving and powder handling
- 3D scanners and metrology
- Materials, resins and powders
- Slicing, workflow software and training
Why lease it
01
Prototype turnaround becomes a service you sell
The machine changes what you can quote and how fast. That is revenue, and revenue is the argument for financing rather than waiting.
02
The printer is not the whole cost
Post-processing and powder handling are often half the system. Financing all of it means the machine is actually usable on the day it lands.
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The term can end before the next generation
Additive platforms turn over quickly. A term matched to the printer's useful life means you are not still paying for a platform two generations behind. More on that below.
3D printer financing by type
Industrial and metal 3D printers
DMLS and laser powder bed fusion, binder jet and wire DED systems, with the inert gas supply, powder handling, sieving and the stress relief or heat treatment furnace a metal part needs. Printed metal parts usually go to a machine for finishing, and that machine can go on the same agreement. See CNC machine leasing.
Production polymer systems
SLS and other powder bed systems, industrial FDM fleets and large-format pellet extrusion printers used for end-use parts, fixtures and tooling. These often sit beside molding presses and machining on the same floor. See manufacturing equipment financing and injection molding machine leasing.
Dental and medical 3D printers
Resin printers for models, aligners, surgical guides, splints and dentures, with the wash and cure units, intraoral and desktop scanners and mills used alongside them. For a lab, see dental lab equipment financing. For a practice, see dental equipment leasing, and for hospital and clinic printing, medical equipment leasing.
Prototyping and product development
Professional SLA, DLP and SLS printers, industrial FDM and 3D scanners for engineering teams, design studios, sign shops and jewelers. Transactions start at $10,000, so a single desktop printer does not qualify on its own. A fleet of printers does, and so does a printer financed together with other shop equipment, such as a laser engraver or cutter or jewelry CAD and casting equipment. If you are still choosing a machine, read choosing the best 3D printer for your business.
What sets the payment on a 3D printer lease
Four things decide the monthly number. To see a range before you talk to anyone, use the equipment lease calculator.
The whole system, not just the printer
Post-processing is part of the cost: wash and cure stations, depowdering and sieving, support removal and heat treatment. So are slicing and workflow software, training, the first materials package, freight, installation and any ventilation or gas work. Including the soft costs makes the amount larger but keeps that cash in the business.
The term
Usually 24 to 60 months. A longer term lowers the payment. On additive equipment, matching the term to when you expect to replace the platform matters more than on most machines.
The end-of-term option
A fair market value lease has a lower payment and lets you return or upgrade. A $1 buyout lease or an equipment finance agreement costs more each month, and you own the printer at the end.
The business behind it
Time in business, credit history and the size of the transaction. Most deals up to $150,000 are decided on a one-page application without financial statements, and startups are considered on personal credit and experience.
3D printer leasing options and the next generation
The worry with buying a 3D printer outright is that a faster, cheaper or more capable platform arrives before the one you bought has paid for itself. Leasing lets you choose a term that ends before then, and pick what happens when it does.
Fair market value lease
The lowest payment of the three. At the end you can return the printer and lease the newer platform, buy it at fair market value, or renew the lease. It suits prototyping and resin printers that turn over fastest.
$1 buyout lease
You own the printer at the end for a dollar. It suits a metal system or a production machine with qualified processes, which a shop tends to keep running long after newer models appear.
Equipment finance agreement
You own the printer from the start and pay it off over the term. It suits a buyer who wants ownership on the books from day one. Your accountant should confirm the tax treatment of each option.
FREE QUOTE
Get a custom quote in minutes
Tell us what equipment you need — from any list above, or something that is not on one. An ACG specialist follows up, typically within 24 hours, with options built around your business.
Business equipment financing. $10,000 minimum. We do not finance personal or household purchases.
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Three steps to your equipment
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Request a quote
Use the form above or call (949) 822-3017. No obligation and no hard credit pull to get a number.
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Secure approval and sign
Most decisions come back the same day. Documents are signed online.
03
Order your equipment
We deal with the vendor directly — payment, inspection and delivery — so you can keep running the business.
3D printer financing questions
Can I lease a 3D printer for my business?
Yes, for professional and industrial systems. Industrial FDM, SLA, SLS, metal and dental 3D printers can be leased new or used from any dealer, and the wash and cure stations, depowdering equipment and slicing software can go on the same lease as the printer. Transactions start at $10,000.
Can I finance a desktop 3D printer?
Not on its own. Transactions start at $10,000, and most desktop and hobby printers cost far less than that. A fleet of printers, or a printer bundled with post-processing, a scanner or other shop equipment that together comes to $10,000 or more, does qualify.
What are my 3D printer leasing options?
There are three. A fair market value lease has the lowest payment and lets you return or upgrade the printer at the end. A $1 buyout lease ends with you owning the printer. An equipment finance agreement makes you the owner from the start. Terms run 24 to 60 months.
Is it better to lease or buy a 3D printer?
It depends on how long the platform stays useful to you. If you expect to want the next generation in a few years, a fair market value lease with a term that ends before then keeps you from paying on an outdated machine. A metal system or production printer you expect to run for many years usually suits a $1 buyout lease or an equipment finance agreement. Your accountant should confirm the tax treatment.
Do you finance metal 3D printers?
Yes. DMLS, binder jet and wire DED systems are financed, including the powder handling, sieving station, inert gas setup and the stress relief or heat treatment equipment a metal cell needs before it can ship a part.
Can I finance a dental 3D printer?
Yes. Resin printers for models, aligners, surgical guides and dentures can be financed with the wash and cure units, scanners and mills a lab or practice uses with them. Transactions start at $10,000, so a single smaller printer is usually financed together with other equipment.
Does 3D printing equipment financing cover post-processing and software?
Yes. Wash and cure stations, depowdering and sieving stations, support removal, heat treatment, slicing and workflow software, training, freight and installation can be included with the printer on one agreement.
Can I finance a used 3D printer?
Yes. Used and demo printers from dealers, resellers, auctions and private sellers finance the same way new ones do, and we pay the seller directly.
Can a startup lease a 3D printer?
Yes. Startups are considered, based mainly on the owner's personal credit and industry experience. Send the dealer's quote with the application. A quote usually comes back the same business day.
Know what you need?
An application takes a few minutes and most decisions come back the same day. If you would rather see a payment first, the calculator gives you a range without asking for anything.