TCO004 · Technical Communication
Technical Translations
The same technical meaning. Another language.
The starting point
A fluent translation can still be technically inaccurate. Inconsistent terminology or unclear source text creates questions for international customers.
The approach
PreTeSo translates technical documents using industry-specific terminology and reviews the agreed version. Unresolved terms are clarified with your technical contact.
What you receive
Translated document with quality review.
Agreed scope
- Agree the language pair, technical field and intended use
- Clarify terminology and ambiguous source text
- Translate the document
- Review and deliver the agreed format
Illustrative structure
Example: a data sheet for a new market
This shows a possible document structure. The final content and scope follow your task.
- Review the source and terminology
- Translate the technical content
- Check terminology and numerical data
- Provide the agreed target-language version
Process
From your source material to the agreed result
Define the brief
Agree the audience, purpose, format and deliverables.
Develop the content
Structure the material and clarify technical questions with your contact.
Review and deliver
Review the agreed content and deliver the confirmed version.
What PreTeSo needs from you
- Complete source text in an editable format
- Source and target languages and target market
- Glossary, reference documents and a terminology contact
Scope & project terms
Time-based billing
The final price is specified in your offer.
What determines the quote?
Text volume, language pair, technical field, file format and required research and coordination.
Responsibilities & boundaries
PreTeSo prepares the agreed material and coordinates the technical review with you. You provide the source information and approve technical statements. Any specialist partner contributions are identified and agreed in the offer.
The language pair and any specialist partner needs are checked before commitment. Certified translations, legal review and extensive typesetting are separately agreed.
Which files will you receive?
The offer specifies the editable files and export formats included in delivery. Layout work follows the agreed corporate identity and templates.
How do review and delivery work?
The number of correction rounds and the schedule are agreed after reviewing your material. Changes beyond the agreed brief are scoped and priced before additional work begins.
Tell us what you need to communicate.
Describe the application, audience and material you already have. We will clarify the deliverable and prepare an offer for the agreed scope.
Opens an email with a short, editable brief.