This is the machine tools database, which has two main objectives. One is to catalogue the partners in the market: the manufacturers and distributors who deal in the various machines. The other is to catalogue the types of machines that are on the market and link them to the functions that they perform. And with […]
Category: Technical Translation
We have a keen interest in the translation process including the use of CAT translation tools such as SDL Trados and associated accessories such as GT4T, machine translation and MTPE revision, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services for speech playback in proofreading, which maintain our translation quality
Business Legal Translations
Here is a list of business legal translations completed to date. Most of them are translations from French to English, except the adoption decision. Business legal translation is an area where I receive a lot of work. It was not one of my original specialities, but a skill acquired over time. As with most translations, […]
Translation of Machine Tool documentation
Translations of machine tool documentation can bridge the gap in language among resellers, thus providing enhanced opportunities for global markets.
Technical Experience Relevant to Translation
I'm a technical translator with business and technical experience in information systems development, 10 years as a freelancer running a video transfer business and as an Excel teacher.
Five translation tools for translators
Here are five tools to help professional translators maintain quality and productionize the translation process.
Some tricky words to translate
This is my take on some tricky words to translate, that I came across in my work. At least there may be some terms which may have culturally different implications, emphases or approaches which aren’t necessarily fully reflected in the words even though the translation may be appropriate. English French word Explanation a notice, notification […]
Quality Management Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms developed during work on quality documents and document management.
Carpet weaving glossary
On the occasion of the translation of a training manual for an aircraft production company, here is the glossary used.
Technical Translation Database
This Translation Database is at the heart of the technical translation process and standardising the terms used
Technical Translation process
This is the technical translation process from receiving an initial job request to getting, managing and completing and invoicing technical translation orders.
Supply Chain Terms English to French
This is a glossary of supply chain terms English to French from a previous translation project.
Engineering Glossary English to French
Herewith an engineering glossary of terms developed during a translation of a technical manual on dams.
English to French Accounting Glossary
Herewith an English to French Accounting glossary established over the course of several translations.
English to French Foundry Glossary
Herewith a glossary of English to French foundry terms collated during a visit to a foundry on an interpreter assignment.
Document Management Glossary
Glossary of document management and process terms collated over several translation projects for a large French aerospace contractor.