Technical Translation

It is characterised by its specialised vocabulary and the complexity of the texts (such as manuals, technical datasheets, product descriptions, training materials for factories or electrical diagrams, for example), which require the intervention of a linguist with experience and specific knowledge in the field.

When we work with this type of documentation, it is important to select technical translators with a full knowledge an understanding of the specific vocabulary of the sector for which they are translating.

At Word Works we count with a specialised Vendor Management Team that carries out thorough work when checking the specific experience of our technical translators and, whenever it is necessary, we manage specific translation tests for a specific industry or client.

Relying on a translation agency with a team of professional technical translator specialised in different areas is the best option obtain a high quality technical translation.

Our translators have technical knowledge and experience in specific subsectors, which enables them to understand and adequately convey the terminology and technical concepts of the source text.

Our professional translation company has rigorous quality control processes, which include proofreading and editing of the translated texts to guarantee their accuracy and consistency.

Our project management department assists the customer and the linguists at all times: it informs, advises and monitors the whole process up to delivery, as it operates as a link in understanding between the customer and translators.

ISO 9001 for general quality processes.

ISO 17100 for quality applied directly to the management and execution of translation projects.

ISO 18587 for quality applied to the tools used in machine translation processes.

The ISO 13485 certificate is an international standard that sets requirements for quality management systems in the medical device industry.

A good technical translation is one undertaken by the right technical translator, who has knowledge specific to the speciality they are translating.

There is no such thing as a general technical translation or a general technical translator to carry it out. It is crucial to have the necessary experience in a specific sector to correctly interpret the text being translated and to apply the appropriate terminology.

The technical jargon depends on the industry for which it is developed.

Technical language may be so specific that attention must be paid to issues such as discerning when it is more appropriate to use anglicisms, understanding a specific technology or tool, or being up to date with European labelling regulations, for example.

All types of technical documents can be translated, from user manuals, workshop manuals, electrical diagrams, plans and technical datasheets, to related marketing documentation.

The nature of the original documentation will define the team of technical translators required in each case.

Our technical translators have proven experience of at least 5 years translating texts in the corresponding speciality.

In many cases, our translators have completed technical and engineering studies and have changed career paths to translation. This helps us to have experts in technical sectors such as all types of engineering, automotive or energy industries, among others.