Technical translation: understanding how your products work

Do you need a technical translation? The omnipresence of science and new technologies has made inescapable technical translation for companies. The translation of technical documents (user guide, notice, instructions for use, user manual, report, patent, instruction sheet, etc.) is now a major challenge for all companies, especially those seeking to gain international market share. The difficulty is twofold in obtaining quality translations in several languages: the translator must accurately translate the technical terms but also adapt the style to the local culture.

Our technical translation agency

Who to contact for a technical translation? Because quality is always the best choice, NS Translation is the technical translation agency you need. Our office makes it an honour to choose tailor-made experts for its clients who combine cutting-edge knowledge in specific fields with high-level language skills. The technical translation services we provide to our clients are varied and depend in particular on the end use of translated documents. Our project leaders offer tailor-made services and customized processes based on the level of quality sought, the targeted market, languages, SEO writing and translation needs.

For different companies and international organisations, we translate content such as digital, chemical analysis, forestry, agro-food, electrical tracing or aeronautical equipment. In the Project Stories section of our Resources section, several stories present technical translation projects for our clients, in French, English, German and many other languages.

Why use technical translation translators?

You want to hire technical translation experts? Our agency works with expert translators for all your translation projects, from translations for the general public to the most advanced translations. Our Technical translators are qualified in sectors as diverse as engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial manufacturing, graphic software, automotive industry, aeronautics, aerospace, chemical industry, oil industry, electronics, computer science, steel industry, renewable energy and solar technologies or digital controls. Our team of professionals understands and understands the technical terminology of each industry concerned.

Our translation agency selects its translators based on their diplomas and professional experience. Our linguists always work towards their mother tongue and have proven technical expertise. For example, if a company in the automotive sector gives us user manuals written in French to be translated into English, we use a British (or American) translator based on customer preference.

Professional technical translation services

Professional precision is the cornerstone of our work because the slightest error can be very serious in this sector. The world of technology is based on documentation that must be clear and concise, based on appropriate terminology. Glossaryes and lexicons in each field provide valuable assistance. However, how many times do we consult a technical notice of an appliance and do not understand what is written? Or worse still, finding spelling errors that indicate how badly the translation work has been tarnished? Translating technical documents is not an art that improvises!

Finally, it is important to stress that the technical translation of a document, regardless of the field (physical, computer and web, electronic, mechanical, etc.), requires a dual technical and linguistic competence. For this reason, and because this knowledge needs to be constantly updated by translators, this type of translation service is generally more expensive than for a less complex text. This is the assurance of a quality service. Contact us and give us your texts!

Translation of technical documents

Here are some examples of documents that Our Agency translates:

• Engineering texts

• Instructions for use of machine tools or any other type of machine

• Descriptions and specifications

• Standards

• Technical patents

• Specifications

• User guides and manuals

• Technical notes

• Instructions for use