The MDR imposes strict requirements on medical devices and their documentation, both in the original language and in translation. By entrusting their translations to a certified translation agency specializing in medical technology, manufacturers of medical devices can rest assured that all their documentation will conform to the MDR. We explain...

Conveying the content of promotional and marketing texts in another language is often called transcreation. The purpose is different from translating technical documentation, but how else does transcreation differ from translation? MEINRAD explains.

There are a number of ways help ensure a high-quality translation. The two main options are quality assurance and reviews. But what exactly is the difference? MEINRAD explains.

Sensible, well-thought-out framework agreements make working with a translation agency every day much clearer and simpler. The more you plan ahead, the less frustration you’ll have to deal with later. Here’s some advice and top tips from our experience to help you create framework agreements that actually give you added value, rather than...

It seems obvious that using multiple language service providers can spread the risk, and it may be tempting to give each new project to the cheapest provider. But be warned: you’ll be throwing away the savings you could be making from translation memories, and increasing the likelihood of inconsistent translations.

You can’t see them, but they have an enormous impact: we’re talking about interfaces in the translation process. Customized solutions and connectivity allow clients to send texts to their translation agency and get them back in an automated process without requiring any human intervention – saving both time and stress.

The world of business runs on deadlines. In our industry, the time available to produce translations depends on when the text is supplied by the client and when they need to publish it – sometimes, when asked when they need it back, the answer is “yesterday”. But how long does a translation actually take, and what factors are involved?

If you don’t know the technical jargon, it can be difficult to decide which translation services to buy – the calculation methods and services packages vary enormously. And you can’t rely on price as an indicator of how good the translation will be. So it pays to look closely at how a potential translation service provider works, what you’re...

It’s usually not easy to judge how good or bad a translation is – it can be hard to get away from subjective opinions. That’s where the SAE-J2450 standard comes in. Originally developed for objective evaluation of workshop documentation, it can now be used much more widely. The standard helps identify potential risks resulting from poor-quality...