Modular Robot for Test
and Inspection Engineering (MoRTIE)
Regulatory approval of medical devices demands absolute process reliability. Where manual testing reaches its limits, MoRTIE (Modular Robot for Test and Inspection Engineering) delivers. MoRTIE is a modular, robot-based testing system designed to perform physical testing on medical devices, assemblies, and components.
With our system, we support you throughout the entire product lifecycle, from design and development through verification and validation to post-market activities, ensuring that all testing is conducted in compliance with the EU MDR at every stage.
Your Benefits with MoRTIE:
- High reproducibility and comparability of test results
- Automated, fully documented, and standards-compliant test workflows
- Comprehensive capture of all test parameters, procedures, and outcomes
- Flexible configuration enabled by a modular system architecture
- Suitable for development, verification, and lifetime testing
- 24/7 operation for maximum throughput and significantly reduced testing time
- Efficient use of personnel, time, and test equipment
What types of tests can MoRTIE perform?
Robot-based wiping of devices, assemblies, or intermediate products using disinfectants to evaluate chemical and mechanical resistance, as well as material compatibility across the intended lifecycle (e.g., per DIN EN 60068‑2‑70).
Simulation of typical handling and use scenarios, such as opening and closing mechanisms or actuating buttons and switches to verify mechanical durability and functional reliability of components and accessories.
Highly reproducible interaction and functional testing at the human-device interface, including user controls, display elements, and software components. Designed to validate correct system responses to realistic user behavior (e.g., IEC 60601‑1, IEC 62366‑1).
Automated long-term simulation of operating and usage cycles to realistically assess system durability and service life under repeatable, controlled conditions.
Use Case
Swipe Test - One of Many Testing Solutions
1. Automated wipe dispensing
The process begins with the fully automated separation and dispensing of individual wipes. This minimizes operator involvement while ensuring consistent starting conditions for every test cycle.
2. Liquid dosing
In the next step, the system performs automated dosing of the predefined test liquid. This ensures high reproducibility and precise comparability across all test series.
3. Wiping process
Following liquid dosing, the robot executes the wiping motion with precise control of force and positioning. Its high degrees of freedom enable reliable testing of complex geometries and concave surfaces. At the same time, the system performs fully automated, customer-specific documentation of all relevant test parameters ensuring complete traceability, consistency, and compliance.
4. Wipe disposal
At the end of the cycle, the system automatically handles wipe disposal. The entire test process is fully enclosed and completed without any manual intervention ensuring a clean, efficient, and hands-off workflow.
EXCO's Quality Standard
Certified by TÜV SÜD to EN ISO 13485:2016 and DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
EN ISO 13485:2016 - The Provision of Design and Development Services for Components, Semi-Finished Products and Manufacturing Processes for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics. The Provision of Development Services and of Testing and Production Equipment for the Manufacturing of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics, including Robot-Based Physical Testing for Use within Product Development, Verification or Validation Activities. The Provision of Regulatory Affairs Services for Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics. The Provision of Qualification and Validation Services for the Manufacturing of Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics.
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 - Design and development of components, semi-finished products, manufacturing processes, software as well as production of test and production equipment as well as provision of services in laboratory analysis
FAQ
FAQs - Automated Testing with MoRTIE
Robot-based testing ensures that every test is executed consistently, objectively, and without human variability. This leads to highly comparable results, faster testing cycles, and fully automated documentation saving time, reducing errors, and freeing up your team to focus on higher-value tasks.
We ensure reproducibility and comparability by executing all tests robotically, with precise control and full automation supported by comprehensive documentation and strict compliance with relevant standards such as IEC 60601‑1, DIN EN 60068‑2‑70, as well as EU MDR and FDA requirements.
Robot-based testing is the ideal choice when your processes require high reproducibility, large test volumes, or involve time-consuming manual procedures. If consistency, efficiency, and reliable data are critical to your testing strategy, automation can unlock significant value. We work closely with you to assess your specific requirements and identify the most effective path to automation ensuring your testing processes are scalable, compliant, and future-ready.
Some tests can only be automated to a limited extent - or not at all - with MoRTIE, particularly when they rely heavily on human perception or highly individualized manual actions. This includes subjective assessments such as tactile feel or acoustic impressions, as well as delicate, unstructured manual tasks that cannot be standardized.
Robot-based testing is a core component of customized laboratory automation. While full-scale lab automation connects and optimizes entire testing workflows, robot-based testing focuses on the precise execution of individual automated test steps. We support you in designing tailored automation solutions for your laboratory environment - from initial concept to implementation. Discover how you can take your lab processes to the next level: Medical Device Development Services
The best place to start is by analyzing and challenging your existing workflows: where do bottlenecks, sources of error, or unnecessary manual effort occur? This provides the foundation for determining whether and where robot-based testing can add value. Together with you, we assess how your processes can be made more efficient and whether automation is the right solution for your specific requirements.
EXCO Sevices
EXplore our EXCO Services
As a full-service provider, we support SMEs and large corporations with high-quality technical solutions in software engineering, systems development, automation, and quality assurance for highly regulated markets. Our customers include companies in the medical technology, pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology, chemical, and food technology sectors, as well as other regulated industries.