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Technical Translation

Technical translation requires target language mastery and subject matter expertise in equal parts. It is the translation of material that explains scientific or technical information as it is applied in the use or manufacture of a product.

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By refining complex ideas to clear instructions, technical translators make vital information available to the manufacturers, consumers, and technicians involved with your product. Many forms of technical translation are required along a product’s journey from development to its sale and service.

Types of Technical Documents We Translate

Our expert linguists translate a wide range of technical documents used throughout the entire product lifecycle – from development and certification to end-user support. The most commonly requested materials include:

  • Patent translation
  • Data sheets
  • User manual and online help translation
  • Safety information
  • Handbooks
  • Packaging texts
  • Approval documents
  • Certifications
  • Scientific, engineering, and technical articles
  • Software string translation
  • CAD drawing translation
  • and more

We ensure precise terminology, regulatory compliance, and consistent formatting across all content types and languages. If your document type isn’t listed here, just contact us – we’ve likely translated it before.

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Technical translation takes more time than ordinary business translation. But this investment in technical translation by highly educated and trained technical translators pays off again and again, into the future.

If your commitment to a new market is serious, then you will need to produce target language instruction booklets, installation and assembly manuals, user manuals, technical data sheets and drawings, safety data sheets, software string translations, and marketing brochures.

Skrivanek is known for fast, precise technical translations. But we understand that your technical translations must be culturally sensitive as well as accurate. We guarantee that our linguists possess the interpersonal, multilingual skills to ensure the success of all of your international communication – from text translation, to software localization, to interpreting.

Our satisfied technical translation clients:

Translation clients testimonials - honeywell, abb, doosan, siemens, rockwell automation, zeppelin cat, continental, skoda, kobelco, doosan, bobcat, benteler

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We understand that every project is unique. That's why we offer customized translation solutions designed to meet your specific needs.

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Industry Expertise

Our translators are not only language experts but also specialists in various technical fields, ensuring precise and reliable translations for your industry-specific needs.

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Dedicated Customer Support

From initial consultation to final delivery, we provide personalized support to ensure that your specific requirements are met and any concerns are promptly addressed.

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ISO Certified

Our ISO-certified processes ensure that every project meets international standards for quality and reliability.

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Global Reach

With a network of skilled linguists worldwide, we provide culturally sensitive translations in over 80+ languages, resonating with your international audience.

Choose Skrivanek for Your Technical Translation Services

For over 30 years, Skrivanek has been a trusted provider of technical translation services. Our translators have extensive experience and the necessary technical expertise to deliver high-quality technical document translations. Each project is handled by a team of native translators who are experts not only in the target language but also in the specific technical terminology required for your industry.

Industries We Serve

At Skrivanek, we understand that technical translation is never one-size-fits-all. Our linguists work closely with subject-matter experts to ensure that your documentation meets industry-specific standards and expectations.

We specialize in technical translations for sectors including:

  • Automotive – service manuals, part specifications, training materials

  • Engineering & Manufacturing – machine documentation, process descriptions, CAD annotations

  • Energy & Utilities – safety instructions, operational procedures, compliance reports

  • IT & Software – technical specifications, user guides, system documentation

  • Aerospace – quality control documents, certifications, avionics manuals

  • Telecommunications – infrastructure diagrams, installation manuals, compliance documentation

Each project is assigned to translators with proven experience in the relevant field to ensure accurate, reliable results.

Technical translation for your specific field

Skrivanek offers technical translation for nearly every technical field, including engineering translation, scientific translation, industrial manufacturing translation, and mechanical engineering translation. Because successful communication about how to assemble and use a product is impossible without 100% precise terminology, comprehensive terminology management stands at the core of technical translation.

We load extensive glossaries of industry specific terminology into Machine Technology and Computer Assisted Translation software for use by our translators to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficient use of translation time.

Proven Excellence

Ordering technical translation by professional technical translators with inside knowledge of your industry is a wise way to protect company profits. The cost of having to re-do texts with errors, or worse, face lawsuits or other pushback from your target market, could be many times the amount you will pay for qualified technical translations.

In addition, the best way to create a respectful, long-lasting relationship with any demographic is to prepare excellent translations in their language. Your partners and clients will understand that you not only want their business, but you also care about their satisfaction and safety.

 

Technology & Tools

We combine human expertise with advanced translation technologies to deliver efficiency, consistency, and cost savings—without compromising on quality.

Our capabilities include:

  • CAT Tools & Translation Memory – Industry-standard platforms like SDL Trados, memoQ, and Memsource for improved consistency and reuse of existing content

  • Terminology Management – Custom glossaries aligned with your brand and industry terminology

  • Automated Quality Checks – Tools like Xbench and Verifika for terminology, consistency, and formatting validation

  • Desktop Publishing (DTP) – Multilingual formatting and layout in tools like Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, and FrameMaker

  • Flexible File Support – From XML and HTML to PDF, Excel, and design files – we preserve structure and design integrity

We also offer secure data handling, version control, and collaboration with your internal systems.

Certifications & Quality Assurance

Quality is not optional—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Skrivanek is certified to international standards that guarantee the reliability and consistency of our technical translations:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System

  • ISO 17100 – Translation Services Standard

  • ISO 18587 – Post-editing of Machine Translation Output (on request)

  • GDPR Compliance – Full adherence to EU data protection regulations

  • NDA Ready – Standard and custom non-disclosure agreements available for every project

Each project undergoes a multi-level quality control process, including bilingual review, automated checks, and final validation by experienced project managers.

Our Translation Process: Precision in Every Step

The translation process for technical documents requires a high level of precision and attention to detail. At Skrivanek, we follow a structured workflow designed to maintain the highest standards of quality. First, we analyze the source document, focusing on the correct interpretation of technical terms and specialized terminology. We then ensure the proper translation of these terms into the target language, always keeping in mind the technical and cultural nuances. The final step involves a comprehensive review to guarantee that the translated documents are not only linguistically accurate but also technically sound.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Technical Translation

Technical translation involves specialized terminology, domain-specific knowledge, and strict adherence to industry standards. Typical materials include user manuals, technical specifications, product datasheets, safety documentation, and patents.

We regularly provide technical translations for industries such as automotive, engineering, energy, information technology, telecommunications, aerospace, and manufacturing. Our teams include linguists with proven expertise in these sectors.

Yes. Our technical translators either hold a degree in a technical field or have extensive experience with subject-matter translation. We carefully assign projects to linguists with proven domain expertise to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Each technical project goes through a rigorous multi-step process: translation by a qualified linguist, review by a second specialist, and final QA by a project manager. We also use termbases and client-specific glossaries to maintain precision and consistency.

Yes. Our technical translation team is equipped to handle a wide range of file types, including CAD drawings (with callouts), XML-based documentation, and software UI strings. We ensure correct formatting and content integrity across all platforms.

Absolutely. We offer full localization services including UI/UX translation, measurement and date formatting, software adaptation, and compliance with local regulations. Our goal is to make your product feel native in any market.

We use Translation Memory (TM) technology to store and reuse previous translations. This allows us to update only the modified sections, ensuring consistency, reducing turnaround time, and lowering costs.

Yes. We offer dedicated terminology management, including the creation and maintenance of termbases tailored to your company or industry. This is particularly valuable for large-scale or long-term technical translation projects.

Yes. We routinely manage multilingual technical translation workflows across 30+ languages simultaneously. Our centralized project management ensures consistency and efficiency across all target languages.

Yes. Skrivanek is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17100 and 18587 certified, ensuring that our translation processes meet international quality management and translation service standards.

Absolutely. All client data is protected under strict confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which we sign as standard or tailor to your requirements. Our infrastructure complies with GDPR and includes secure file exchange, version control, and restricted access protocols. We treat all technical documentation as strictly confidential.

Delivery time depends on the complexity and volume of the content, but we always offer realistic timelines and can provide express turnaround options when needed. Our network of specialized translators allows for scalable production.

The cost depends on several factors, including the word count, language pair, subject matter complexity, file format, and turnaround time. Technical content often involves specialized terminology and requires expert review, which is reflected in the pricing. We are happy to provide a tailored quote based on your specific project needs—just send us your files for analysis.

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