Technical translation is a branch of professional translation that focuses on the translation of technical documents and materials. This type of translation involves documents related to technical professional fields, or texts related to the practical application of science and technology. High-quality translation is not just a simple text conversion, but also requires ensuring that the company's brand and product information are accurately conveyed to the target audience, enhancing the company's visibility, and winning the recognition of local consumers.
The technical field usually contains a large number of professional terms, which requires translators to have specific expertise and master relevant terminology and writing standards. Therefore, it is best to choose a professional technical translation company to translate to avoid misunderstandings and related risks of important documents (especially safety and compliance information).
Five criteria to consider when choosing a technical translation company:
1. Industry experience
Industry experience is an important indicator for evaluating the reliability of a technical translation company. Attention should be paid to the company's length of service, areas of expertise, relevant experience of core translators, and customer reviews. Although experience is not completely equivalent to service quality, experienced companies usually have a better understanding of industry needs and have experienced employees. For example, Artlangs Translation Company has many years of industry experience, and translation experts have rich industry knowledge and translation experience, and can provide accurate and effective translation services.
2. Quality Certification
Certification reflects the quality standards of a technical translation company. Companies that meet ISO standards usually have good corporate practices and can guarantee the quality of their services.
3. Technical Tools
It is important to understand the technical tools that a technical translation company uses during the translation process. Modern translation tools such as translation memory software and workflow management tools can significantly improve translation efficiency and quality, but manual review is required to ensure the accuracy of terminology.
4. Cost-effectiveness
Price should not be at the expense of quality. Although low-priced companies may save costs, poor translation quality can have serious consequences. Therefore, suppliers with reasonable prices and reliable quality should be selected. You can find cost-effective options by comparing quotes and services from different companies.
5. Trial Translation
You can evaluate the translation quality of a technical translation company by requesting a short trial translation. This helps to determine whether the translator has industry knowledge, understands your product, and ensures that the translation level meets your requirements. Trial translation can also help identify potential professional issues and make informed decisions before signing a long-term contract.
