Technical translations
Technical translations at IdeaText performed by industry professionals with no compromise to quality
Technical translations is a very large industry and can often cover a very wide range of industry-specific sub-genres. Content can range from household electronics translations, micro hardware electronics translations, all the way up to heavy machinery manual translations and even space technology related translations. However, there are specifics that remain unchanged and, here at IdeaText, we put these specifics at the front of our priority list.
Technical translations with full DTP and industry professional review
More than any other industry-specific texts, technical translations often require more than just translation and editing. Depending on the environment where the content is coming from, there are additional technical requirements for the translation to meet the requirements similar to the source text:
- Proper export of software strings
Although this might be related to the field of software translations, translating user interface (UI) and software information is a challenge also in the field of technical devices of every scope. Having the right tools and expertise to handle various kinds of exported text formats is very important for a smooth localization process.
- DTP and file preparation
A large portion of technical translations deals with device manuals and technical documentation. In order for these documents to be understandable and comprehensible to your target audience, graphics and layout are absolutely essential. IdeaText employs a team of competent and experienced layout specialists to make sure the localized product looks identical in any language and remains consistent with the visuals of the source material.
- Industry-specific review
While all translations undergo a thorough quality assurance process, technical translations always require the attention of an industry-specific reviewer. IdeaText relies on mechanical engineers, electricians, heavy machinery operators, and other specialists to make sure our translations never go unchecked. Having such a heavy base of industry experts, ensures our translations to not only be correct but also natural for the target audience.
Sub-industries covered by technical translations at IdeaText
IdeaText covers a wide range of technical-related translations. Below are some of the examples that we service:
- Automotive translations
- Mechanical engineering translations
- Safety Data Sheet translations
- Patent translations
- Software and Hardware translations
- Transportation and logistics translations
- Chemical engineering translations
- Telecommunications translations
- Electronics translations
- Energy industry translations
- Medical technology translations
Quality assurance for technical translations
Similar to other industry translations, IdeaText treats technical translations with the highest attention to quality and consistency. With the help of our language professional, industry-specific reviewers and multi-stage quality assurance tools, it is safe to say that we have minimalized our margin of error to the smallest possible extent. Please feel free to review our translation procedure QA processes and tools that we employ to ensure the quality of our translations.
Technical translations in more than 50 languages
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