Quality Assurance

A good translation does not happen by chance

Engaging copy that conveys your message error-free in the target language is the result of careful quality management. Because when it comes to your company’s international image, you cannot be too thorough. A bad translation is embarrassing at best, and can damage your reputation at worst.

A good translation does not happen by chance

Engaging copy that conveys your message error-free in the target language is the result of careful quality management. Because when it comes to your company’s international image, you cannot be too thorough. A bad translation is embarrassing at best, and can damage your reputation at worst.

In order to maintain a consistently high standard for all our translations, we follow a strict quality assurance process. This includes

  • the native speaker principle: All of our translators translate exclusively into their native language
  • the target country principle: Our translators live in the country of the target language and are intimately familiar with the local culture
  • the peer review principle: All translations are reviewed by a second translator before being delivered to the customer
  • subject matter expertise: Our translators are also experts in their areas of specialization
  • cooperation: We work closely with our customers to make sure we meet their needs and requirements in every way

We consider quality assurance a key component of our work and have certified our processes to the international quality standards ISO 17100:2015.

 

Certified Quality

Quality assurance from start to finish

Our certification according to ISO 17100:2015 is proof that we take quality assurance seriously at Translatus. Our customers can rely on the systematic, efficient, documented and tested procedures we have established to guarantee accurate and stylistically flawless translations.

ISO 17100:2015 is an international quality management standard. It sets out requirements for a quality management system that uses a process-oriented approach and places a high emphasis on customer satisfaction. Regular checks ensure that these requirements are met. Thus, an ISO 17100:2015 certification forms the basis for the continuous improvement of a company’s quality management system.

ISO 17100:2015 is a quality standard developed specifically for the translation industry. It not only covers the translation process but also all related aspects, such as a language service provider’s personnel and technical resources, quality control systems, project management system and contractual frameworks.

 A typical process in accordance with ISO 17100:2015 is structured as follows:

  1. Analysis and order placement: Establishing the parameters of the project (target audience, preferred file format, deadlines, etc.); text analysis; review of data and source documents
  2. Planning: Determining which software to use (e.g. CAT tools), scheduling and assigning team members (project managers, translators, proofreaders, editors, etc.)
  3. Preparation: Researching the topic and relevant glossaries; integration of customer-specific glossaries and terminology databases; setup of memory databases
  4. Translation process: Translation by one or more translators; use of CAT tools and terminology databases to guarantee consistency
  5. Proofreading and editing: Review of language, style and content by an independent proofreader with subject matter expertise; focus on correct terminology, consistency and text flow
  6. Review and QA: Last review of translation and, if necessary, layout/DTP; final check and quality conformance test
  7. Delivery and feedback: The translation is delivered to the client for review, who can contact the project manager for additional assistance; customer feedback is recorded for evaluating customer satisfaction, followed by internal quality assessments of the translator, editor and project manager

 

Quality Management

Specialized translators for specialized translations

We strive to deliver translations our customers can be proud of. But quality is not a coincidence. That’s why all of our translators, editors, proofreaders and other team members go through a strict screening process.

Our expert linguists translate exclusively into their native tongue and live in the target country of the translation – the country where your future customers are located. We strongly believe that only native speakers are fully attuned to linguistic and cultural nuances, which is a prerequisite for translating texts from one language into another with precision and elegance.

In addition, all of our team members have university degrees or professional qualifications in their area of expertise. Our team members include trained engineers, technicians, physicians, biologists, lawyers and other professionals with a special passion for languages. For example, this means that a technical text will be translated or edited by a mechanical engineer with linguistic qualifications.

As part of our quality management process, every document is reviewed by a second expert, which means our translators regularly undergo internal evaluations to assess the quality of their work. This allows us to guarantee error-free translations and gain reliable feedback on the translation quality provided by our staff members.

For ongoing projects, we put together a team that is responsible for all your translation needs. That way, the team members become familiar with your company and products, your corporate language, as well as any special requirements you may have. This guarantees efficiency in our cooperation and ensures consistently high quality for all translated texts.

Ensuring quality through modern technology

Besides the human aspect, powerful software and modern communication tools are important elements of our quality management process. This includes the use of modern translation technologies such as CAT tools and terminology management systems, which help increase consistency and reduce translation errors.

Our customer portal also has a big impact on client satisfaction. It facilitates the communication between our staff members and our customers and allows the entire translation process to run as smoothly as possible. Thanks to these technologies, we are able to carry out your orders faster and more efficiently without sacrificing translation quality.

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