23\/05\/2022<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div> Professional translations for companies<\/p>\n<\/div> The translation of technical texts, technical documentation and communication is as extensive as it is detailed and comes with great responsibility. We explain the essential factors and explain what to look out for to achieve optimal results in every respect.<\/p>\n<\/div> Technical translation or specialised translation refers to the process of transferring the results of technical editing \u2013 specialist texts, documentation and communication \u2013 from the source language into a target language. It is used in various industrial sectors, for example:<\/p>\n While industries drive development, it is down to technical editing<\/a> and technical translation to make products and product-related information understandable and accessible in different languages.<\/p>\n<\/div> Technical specialised translations are very complex. Even the smallest mistakes or unclear formulations and omissions can lead to momentous misunderstandings. In the case of instruction manuals from consumer electronics, peculiar translations may still be entertaining. But even there, they result in customer complaints, incorrect orders and damage to reputation.<\/p>\n In the context of industrial plants or applications, however, the fun definitely stops. For example, a careless mistake in assembly instructions can lead to failures with high losses of time and money or even damage to the health of the user. There is also a risk of legal consequences for the manufacturer, who is also liable for translated instructions.<\/p>\n The complexity of the subject matter is particularly evident in the translation of technical documentation, which facilitates the use, operation or maintenance of products with modular, user-friendly and linguistically unambiguous texts. A number of different formats (exports from CMS systems and layout programmes, MS Office files etc.) and text types are translated:<\/p>\n The technical documentation for this must not only provide information and instructions, but also, for example, depict residual risks that could not be eliminated on the product or the machine. These are often in the form of warning messages, warning symbols or the description of dangerous areas and actions that could lead to malfunctions in the software or the machine, for example. If such a technical text is not translated properly, the risks may be magnified in several languages.<\/p>\n<\/div> Professional technical translations by an experienced language service provider ensure the highest level of quality, because the following factors minimise the risks of translation errors:<\/p>\n Technical documentation and technical translation are subject to different guidelines and standards that make an important contribution to quality and dependability.<\/p>\n The EU Machinery Directive<\/a>, for example, is fundamental. It states that information and warnings must be provided in easily understandable language or that “operating instructions must be supplied in the official Community language or languages of the Member State in which the machinery is placed on the market and\/or put into service”. Because to commission, operate and maintain a machine safely, efficiently and effectively, the operating instructions should be available in the local language.<\/p>\n The DIN EN IEC\/IEEE 82079-1 documentation standard<\/a> is an essential requirement for quality assurance. This standard formulates requirements for the actual information regarding the safe use of a product and the qualifications of technical writers and technical translators. It also makes recommendations for technical translation.<\/p>\n<\/div> In deriving the specifications and comparing them with extensive practical knowledge, a whole range of requirements for efficient and effective technical translation emerges:<\/p>\n oneword GmbH is one of the leading language service providers and suppliers for professional technical translations. We fulfil the listed specifications with maximum precision and continuously develop corresponding language technologies and processes.<\/p>\n All of our technical translators and revisers are native speakers who are familiar with the linguistic and cultural subtleties of the source and target languages. They are technically skilled, highly specialised where required, and continuously educate themselves in their respective fields.<\/p>\n Our technical translation experts work in an extremely structured manner and in close consultation with the client or their technical editors. This includes:<\/p>\n The goal and result are efficient, time- and cost-saving processes and professional technical translations of the highest quality and dependability with minimal risk at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div> Do you need professional translation of technical texts, technical documentation and communications? Then talk to us<\/a>. Our technical translation experts will be happy to advise you on measures and options.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Learn more about what we do and what sets us apart from traditional translation agencies.<\/p>\n We explain 8 good reasons and more to choose oneword for a successful partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div>What is technical translation?<\/h1><\/div>
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