Translation for Technology: What is Technical translation?


Translation for Technology

Translation plays a big role in many industries across the globe. Technology sector is one of them. Translation for technology sector is also being referred as technical translation among linguists. Technical translation is the translation of technical materials specifically dealing with technical subject or scientific subject domains.

Technical translators work with manuals, user guides, technical reports, product specifications, safety or health guidelines or even documents related to regulatory.

To be able to work with technical documents or even to translate technical documents, translators not only need linguistic abilities but they also need to have knowledge of technical documents.



Technical translation

Technical translation is applied to various industries especially among hi-tech and science fields. In order for translators to accurately translate documents related to these industries including agriculture, automotive or even construction, translators must be proficient in terminologies being used in these industries. Translators specialized in technical translation are able to get the job done precisely.

Technical translators at I’M Translation has wide knowledge of different subjects related to science and technology industries. In order for translation to be consistent and in order to deliver high-quality translation, we use CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tool.

By using CAT software or tool, we make sure translation is translated accurately and precisely. Thus, manufacturing or technology companies make a good use of CAT tools because these tools program translation glossaries or dictionaries assembled in previous translations.

At I’M Translation we translate following:

- Manuals

- User guides

- Technical reports

- Product Specifications

- Safety or Health guidelines

- Regulatory documents

- Textbooks

Why I’M Translation?

At I’M Translation, we are aware of the needs of technical translation. We offer needs translation and interpretation services in more than 30+ languages. Hiring professional translation agencies like I’M Translation can definitely benefit your business as we provide precise and accurate translation and localization services for all industries.

A business confidentiality and corporate nondisclosure agreement binds all I'M Translation translators and transcribers. I'M Translation takes security and confidentiality extremely seriously. Visit us at www.imtranslation.com and www.isiskorea.com/eng to request a free quote. Thank you!

 

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