How Monthly Payments from CREAT3D Make In-House 3D Printing a Reality, Even in Uncertain Times
We understand, UK companies are feeling the pressure.
Fluctuating customer demands. Shortages of skilled labour. Long lead times from suppliers scattered across the globe. Rising costs. And on top of that? Leadership is tightening the belt on capital investments due to uncertainty caused by changing global market conditions from across the ocean.
Sound familiar?
We know that becoming more agile, more self-reliant, with faster turnaround, more flexible production, and the ability to innovate in-house is key. And Additive Manufacturing delivers on this - it’s a simple next step to boost speed, flexibility, and cost savings.
Now, you can bring 3D printing in-house with our new pay monthly options.
Pay Monthly
At CREAT3D, we are now offering monthly payment plans for 3D printers with monthlii, a payment programme provided by our finance partner, Reality Finance.
That means you no longer need to go all-in on a large upfront cost. You can get the equipment you need now and spread the cost over manageable monthly payments.
monthlii - Monthly Payment Plans provided by Reality Finance
Why Monthly Payments Make So Much Sense Right Now
- No big capital outlay
– You can get started now by using existing Opex budget, without needing to convince leadership to approve Capex spend
- Start saving immediately
– With parts being printed in-house, you can reduce your reliance on external suppliers, dodge long lead times, and skip those high MOQs
- Improve agility
– Respond to customer needs faster. Iterate on designs quicker. Fix production issues same-day
- Plan & know your budget
– Predictable monthly payments make financial planning easier, especially when every penny counts
- Boost throughput without more labour
– Automating production of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts means your existing team can do more, without hiring more people
- Ease company taxes
– Every payment made on a rental is 100% tax allowable and VAT can be reclaimed
What Monthly Payments Mean for You
It means your teams can stop waiting for parts to arrive and start making them yourselves. It means you can take on more bespoke work, create tooling on the fly, and reduce downtime due to broken or missing components. It means you have a path to becoming more competitive in a volatile market.
Additive manufacturing isn’t some distant future tech. It’s here. It’s proven. And now, thanks to CREAT3D’s monthly payment options, it’s accessible.
Example Monthly Plans
| 3D Printer | Monthly Payment Example |
| Formlabs Form 4L Complete Package | From £635 per month |
| Formlabs Fuse 1+ 30W Complete Package | From £1,825 per month |
| Markforged FX10 | From £3,440 per month |
| Markforged Mark Two | From £575 per month |
| UltiMaker Factor 4 | From £685 per month |
View full Finance details on our
Business Finance page.
Monthly payments are representative examples only, based on the equipment with support plan over a 3 year period. Finance is suitable for brand new, owner-operated businesses through to multinational companies. Indicative pricing is correct as of 23rd April 2025. May be subject to change.
Embrace monthlii Today
If your team is being asked to do more with less (again), or you need to add more 3D printers to your current resource, take a look at what we are offering.
This could be your ticket to better control, faster turnaround, and real innovation - all while staying within budget.
Contact us for a quote. There’s no obligation!
Our team will advise to which printer package and material is best suited for you.
Want to discuss the best option for adopting Additive technologies?