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Technical Translation Services

Accurate Technical Translations to Lay the Foundation For Your Success Internationally

AsiaLocalize provides technical translation services for manuals, specifications, safety documents, software and hardware UI, and other scientific and technological content. Subject-expert translators with at least 5 years of experience work with translation memories under an ISO 17100-certified process, delivering accurate, consistent technical documents for Asian and global markets in 120+ languages.
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Quick definition

What are technical translation services?

Technical translation services translate scientific and technological documents, such as user manuals, specifications, safety manuals, software and hardware UI, and repair guides, where every term must be exact. AsiaLocalize uses subject-expert linguists, translation memories and an ISO 17100-certified process in 120+ languages.

Technical translation at a glance

  • Sectors: manufacturing, automotive, engineering, life sciences and more
  • Linguists: subject-matter experts with at least 5 years of experience
  • Tools: translation memories and technology-led workflows
  • Support: a project management team from day one to delivery
  • Languages: 120+ languages

See also: manufacturing, automotive and engineering translation.

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Our services

Which technical translation services do we offer?

Specialist teams for the technical sectors where precision matters most.

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Manufacturing translation

Experts who know the industry and its most complex terminology.

  • Feasibility plans and brochures
  • Medical device documentation
  • User manuals

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Automotive translation

Detail-focused translations so no error creeps into your automotive documents.

  • Owner and maintenance manuals
  • Brake system documentation
  • Parts reference and engine repair manuals
  • Battery assembly instructions

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Engineering translation

Linguistic skill and industrial know-how for projects of any complexity.

  • Operator and safety manuals
  • Software and hardware UI
  • Marketing translation and transcreation

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Technical-linguistic expertise

Who translates your technical documents?

We hire professional translators with high language proficiency and make sure they have subject-matter expertise in your industry. Our project management team supports you from day one to the final delivery.

  • Native-level language proficiency
  • Subject-matter experts in your technical field
  • At least 5 years of translation experience
  • Dedicated project management from start to finish

Technology

How does technology make technical translation faster and more cost-efficient?

Translation memories find similar sentences across your projects, so the same content is never translated, or paid for, twice. Combined with technology-led workflows, they keep terminology consistent and costs down.

  • Translation memories reused across projects
  • Consistent terminology in every document
  • Technology-oriented workflows
  • Cost-efficient updates and new versions
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Coverage

Which technical fields do we cover?

Technical projects need meticulous planning and execution. We cover every technical field with linguists well-versed in your discipline.

Engineering

Mechanical, electrical, civil and industrial documentation.

Applied mathematics

Formulas, models and technical analysis.

Natural and life sciences

Scientific papers, research and product documentation.

Social and agricultural sciences

Reports, studies and field documentation.

How it works

How does our technical translation process work?

01

Planning

We review your files, scope and terminology and plan the project.

02

Expert assignment

We match your project with linguists who know your technical field.

03

Translation and revision

Translation with translation memory, then revision by a second linguist (ISO 17100).

04

Delivery

Your project manager delivers the final files and stays on hand for updates.

How is technical translation different from general translation?

Technical content needs a different translator profile and a different level of control.

Technical vs general translation
General translationTechnical translation
ContentEveryday business and marketing textScientific and technological documents, manuals and specifications
TranslatorProfessional linguistLinguist with subject-matter expertise in your field
TerminologyStyle-led wordingExact, consistent terms managed with translation memories
Cost of an errorAn unclear messageProduct misuse, safety issues or rework

What clients say about our work

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Legal Assistant
at Law Firm, USA
"AsiaLocalize came to my rescue when I needed translations from Afar and Somali, which are languages that were not easy to find translators for. When we needed a last-minute change in how the translations were certified to meet the court’s rules, the team at AsiaLocalize worked really hard to get us what we needed in a short time frame. I would definitely hire them again!"
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Product Manager
at Software Development Co.
"AsiaLocalize was instrumental in helping us translate complex technical documents from English to Chinese. The accuracy and attention to detail they provided were exactly what we needed to ensure our product specifications were clearly communicated to our partners in China. Their team worked efficiently, even under tight deadlines, and delivered high-quality results. I would highly recommend AsiaLocalize for any translation needs!"
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Senior Manager Practice
at Management Consulting Co.
We partnered with Asia Localize to translate a website into eight languages across ASEAN, and we’re thrilled with the results. Their team provided high-quality translations that maintained the intent of our work and resonated with local audiences. The process was smooth, and they delivered on time for every language. They were also flexible and accommodating to our requests for amendments and overall, a pleasure to work with

Where can you learn more about technical translation?

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Need technical documents translated?

Tell us about your manuals, specifications or UI and get a quote. Subject-expert linguists, 120+ languages, ISO 17100-certified quality.

Frequently Asked Questions About Technical Translation

Technical translation services translate scientific and technological documents, such as manuals, specifications, safety documents and software UI, where every term must be exact.

User, owner and maintenance manuals, operator and safety manuals, brake system and battery assembly documentation, parts and engine repair manuals, software and hardware UI, medical device documentation, feasibility plans and brochures.

Professional translators with high language proficiency who are also subject-matter experts in your industry, with at least 5 years of experience.

Translation memories find similar sentences across your projects, so the same content is not translated twice. That saves time and cost and keeps terminology consistent.

Engineering, applied mathematics, and the natural, life, social and agricultural sciences, plus sector specialists for manufacturing, automotive and engineering.

Yes. AsiaLocalize is ISO 17100 certified, so every technical project is translated and then revised by a second qualified linguist.

We translate technical content in 120+ languages, with deep coverage of Asian markets.