LiteVac 800 pool robot optimization with 3D printing
Reverse engineering and 3D printing of directional fins and a deflector for a LiteVac 800 pool robot. Functional PETG parts to improve trajectory and pool coverage.
A LiteVac 800 pool robot had limited maneuverability and incomplete pool coverage. NC Factory designed, prototyped and 3D-printed custom technical parts — directional fins and an aerodynamic deflector — to change its movement behavior.
Client need
The robot struggled to turn efficiently and reach certain pool areas. Rather than replacing the equipment, the client wanted to improve the existing product with a custom mechanical solution that was fast to iterate and cost-effective.
Our approach
- Behavior analysis of the robot in real pool conditions
- CAD design of directional fins and an aerodynamic deflector
- Rapid prototyping with FDM 3D printing (PETG)
- Iterative testing: shape adjustments based on field feedback
- Final production of validated parts, ready to install
Material and manufacturing
Parts were printed in PETG, a water-, UV- and impact-resistant thermoplastic — ideal for pool equipment in constant contact with water. 3D printing enables complex geometries impossible to machine or mold at small scale.
This project demonstrates the power of additive manufacturing for product improvement: design, test and iterate in days, with no tooling investment.
Yes. 3D printing allows rapid design and testing of functional parts (fins, deflectors, mounts) to modify an existing robot's behavior, without expensive molds or machining.
PETG is recommended for water and UV resistance with good mechanical strength. For heavily stressed parts, Nylon or ASA may be considered depending on use.
