How 3D Printing is Changing the Manufacturing Industry

To compete in today’s markets, manufacturers need to innovate. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the latest technology changing the way we do business. While subtractive manufacturing cuts away from a material to make the final product, additive manufacturing creates a three-dimensional product by layering materials.

Additive manufacturing can improve your productivity by increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Imagine if your business could create the parts that you need where you are, rather than shipping them between locations. A 3D printer can produce a widget from start to finish, and the increased precision over traditional manufacturing equipment can mean less waste product. Adapting to your customers’ needs can become as simple as upgrading your software and printing new machine tools.

The benefits of financing additive manufacturing

If your business needs cutting edge technology, consider leasing. Additive manufacturing is essentially a technology investment, and technology evolves at a rapid pace. By choosing to lease with DLL, you can get innovative equipment and upgrade to stay ahead of your competitors.

A new 3D printer is a big investment—and that doesn’t include the software and service that will come along with it. When you leverage financing, you can preserve your liquidity and keep cash available for when the need arises. With a strategic partner like DLL, you can reduce your upfront costs and enjoy the flexibility to trade-in for new equipment that matches your current and future business needs.