Technical Translations News

The automotive industry is a demanding sector, requiring great precision and a perfect command of technical terms. Translating technical content into English or French is a must for professionals in this field, but it presents specific challenges. Alphatrad takes a look at the specifics of these translations and provides you with a list of the essential technical vocabulary you need to know in the automotive industry.  

In the aviation industry, excellent understanding and fluid, reliable multilingual communication is essential to guarantee the compliance and safety of equipment and operations. The translation of documents for the aviation sector therefore is important and needs to address the major challenges and issues specific to this highly technical and demanding sector.  

Specifications are an essential tool for any large-scale project. Whether technical, functional, or general, specifications have their own peculiarities, which can sometimes make translation a challenge. Find out all you need to know about the specifics of this type of translation and how to translate your specifications effectively.  

Easy-to-understand instructions for use are essential for many products because modern devices now have multiple functions and are also made up of different materials. Detailed information on use and care is a must for your customers and high-quality translations into different languages strengthen the relationship between companies and customers worldwide. Here we have summarised some valuable tips and suggestions for translating a user manual.  

Do you want to translate your product manuals or operating instructions to make them accessible to international customers? Discover our tips on how to get a reliable and high-quality translation of your manuals and instructions for use, whatever your field of activity.   Translating an instruction manual: challenges and issues Instruction manuals play a key role in ensuring user safety and optimising customer experience. Manuals enable the buyer to use and maintain the product properly, following the instructions.

What is a patent translation? What are the features of this type of translation and who should you use for such a service? Here, we will outline everything you need to know.   What is a patent? First of all, what is a patent? It is an industrial property title that provides you with an exclusive right of exploitation, and prohibits any other party from exploiting the patented invention. Therefore, it is the only way to ensure the ownership of your idea or product.

Scientific translation presents a number of challenges and the translator needs to have certain specific skills. Here, we will look at the characteristics of this type of translation and the expertise required to carry it out.  

Technical manuals are documents containing instructions to help users understand how a product or device works. The manuals are used by our customers in industries such as engineering, medicine and computer science.

Today, most products come with technical documents to assist the buyer with installation, use, and maintenance. In addition to the mandatory instructions required by law, customers want detailed instructions that can answer common questions about the product in a few minutes and help with minor problems without having to contact the manufacturer directly. Clear wording and well-structured sections make it easier to find the information users are looking for, and short presentations and sample applications are easy ways to make a user feel at ease.

The mechanical engineering sector continues to be an important export sector for many European countries. Manufacturers are obliged to provide important documents such as material safety data sheets (MSDS), manuals, and operating instructions for their own subsidiaries and customers abroad in their respective national language.