Autodesk has become the latest vendor to launch a finance programme for UK end users.

Autodesk Finance, which is being rolled out by leasing outfit Syscap, will provide finance for the full range of the CAD software vendor’s 80 products.

It is Autodesk’s first UK finance programme.

Syscap said the availability of leasing finance would help boost sales among Autodesk’s manufacturing and engineering client base.

Philip White, chief executive of Syscap, said: “Autodesk Finance will for the first time allow manufacturers to invest in new productivity enhancing technology without having to bear the entire cost upfront. This will mean that they can pay for the investment as they are deriving real cost saving benefits.”

The scheme will launch with a range of promotions, including introductory payment holidays and special low rates of finance.