Technical translation: understanding how your products work

Do you need a technical translation? The omnipresence of science and new technologies has made technical translation essential for companies. The translation of technical documents (user guides, instructions, user manuals, reports, patents, instruction sheets, etc.) is now a major challenge for all companies, especially those seeking to win international market share. Obtaining high-quality translations in several languages is a twofold challenge: the translator has to translate technical terms accurately but also adapt the style to the local culture.

Our technical translation agency

Who should I contact for a technical translation? Because quality is always the best choice, NS Traduction is the technical translation agency for you. Our agency makes it a point of honour to select tailor-made experts for its clients who combine cutting-edge knowledge in specific fields with high-level linguistic skills. The technical translation services we provide to our clients are varied and depend in particular on the end use of the documents translated. Our project managers offer tailor-made services and personalised processes depending on the level of quality required, the target market, languages, copywriting and SEO translation needs.

We translate digital content, chemical analysis, forestry, agri-food, electrical tracing and aeronautical equipment for a variety of companies and international organisations. In the Project Stories section of our Resources section, you will find a number of stories about technical translation projects we have carried out for our customers, in French, English, German and many other languages.

Why use specialist technical translators?

Would you like to work with experts in technical translation? Our agency works with expert translators for all your translation projects, from translations for the general public to the most specialised translations. Our technical translators are qualified in sectors as varied as engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial manufacturing, graphics software, the automotive industry, aeronautics, aerospace, the chemical industry, the oil industry, electronics, IT, the steel industry, renewable energy and solar technologies and digital controls. Our team of professionals understands and translates the technical terminology of each sector.

Our translation agency selects its translators on the basis of their qualifications and professional experience. Our linguists always work into their mother tongue and have proven technical expertise. For example, if a company in the automotive sector entrusts us with user manuals written in French to be translated into English, we use a British (or American, depending on the client’s preference) translator.

Professional technical translation services

Professional accuracy is the cornerstone of our work, as the slightest error can be very serious in this sector. The world of technology relies on documentation that is clear and concise, using the right terminology. Glossaries and lexicons in every field are an invaluable aid. Yet how often do we consult a technical manual for an electrical appliance and not understand what it says? Or worse still, to find spelling mistakes that show just how shoddy the translation has been? Translating technical documents is not an art that can be improvised!

Finally, it is important to stress that the technical translation of a document, whatever the field (physics, IT and web, electronics, mechanics, etc.), requires both technical and linguistic skills. For this reason, and because this knowledge must be constantly updated by the translators, this type of translation service is generally more expensive than for a less complex text. This is the guarantee of a quality service. Contact us and entrust us with your texts!

Translation of technical documents

Here are some examples of documents that our agency translates:

Engineering texts
Operating instructions for machine tools or any other type of machine
Technical descriptions and data sheets
Standards
Technical patents
Specifications
User guides and manuals
Technical manuals
Instructions for use