Do you require an English to Dutch technical translation service to help you enter the Dutch-speaking market?
By combining linguistic skills with technical expertise, BlacKKite helps you accurately translate your technical documents into idiomatic Dutch equivalents.
What is Technical Translation?
Technical translation is a specialized service involving the translation of texts related to technology and engineering, such as technical manual translation. This type of translation is carried out by specialized translation experts.
Why Technical Translations are Important
The importance of localized technical documents lies in the fact that they provide fundamental instructions and inform users about safety regulations and safety risks.
This emphasizes the necessity for manufacturers to provide an accurate translation that meets the same high standards as the original.
Qualified technical translators are typically well versed in one or more technical industries. With a background in electrical engineering and the printing industry, BlacKKite specializes in translating technical documentation for the following fields and industries.
Want to know what to expect in terms of translation performance? Check out this Dutch case study that demonstrates how I approach and tackle commonly occurring translation issues.
The total cost for your Dutch translation depends on the word count, subject matter, and required delivery deadline. BlacKKite charges a transparent per word rate based on the word count of the original document.
Use the translation price calculator to instantly get a price, turnaround, and delivery estimate or request a price quote and discover how a professional Dutch technical translation can give you a competitive advantage.
To request a no obligation quote, please complete the quote request form. BlacKKite will be in touch with you in no-time to offer a personalized quote to fit your particular needs. Time zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour; during Summer Time/Daylight Saving Time UTC/GMT +2 hours. Current time
Preservation of the original layout and file format
Meticulous QA process
One round of post-delivery editing
Translation memory on file
Proprietary term base (optional)
Fair rates
Technical Documents Supported for Translation
Technical translation covers a broad range of text types. BlacKKite provides support for most publications, including the content types in the following categories.
Main Types of Technical Documentation
Limitless support for the following document types
Safety & Health
Documentation that warns the reader about danger. Zero margin for interpretation.
Examples: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety instructions and labels, safety regulations, operating requirements.
Instructions & Directions
Step-by-step content read by someone who has the product in front of them and needs to act on it.
Examples: installation and quickstart guides, operating manuals, instructions for use (including electronic IFU and e-labeling), software manuals
Support & Help
Short, templated text aimed at reducing service desk load.
Examples: online help and help files, self-service knowledge bases, service desk and incident templates
Service & Maintenance
Written for engineers and service technicians. The terminology has to match the parts and controls they are looking at.
Examples: maintenance and service manuals, preventive maintenance schedules, fault-finding guides, lubrication specifications, cleaning and care instructions.
Diagrams & Specifications
Short, isolated entries with almost no surrounding context. This is the category where subject knowledge matters most and machine translation fails hardest.
Examples: parts lists and parts drawings, schematic and exploded view diagrams, product specifications, technical manuals.
Release & Update Information
Recurring, high-frequency content in which a translation memory pays for itself within a few releases.
Examples: software release notes, change logs, app store descriptions, system and compatibility requirements.
Commercial Texts
Customer-facing copy where a literal translation undersells the product; often handled as transcreation.
When you hire Dutch language specialist BlacKKite, you will be able to benefit from the low overhead costs and high efficiency, which result in lower fees for you.
Technical Expert Adding Value
I am Erwin van Wouw (1973), a native Dutch speaker and English to Dutch translator for over 19 years. As a technician turned translator, I can get a good grasp of the operation of new and existing technologies or engineering solutions when translating documents such as user manuals.
This allows me to create a free-flowing, coherent, and natural-sounding Dutch translation of your product manuals or other technical documentation.
Fully qualified & certified
High sense of ownership
Excellent research skills
Meticulous Quality Assurance process
Dutch Technology Translation
When translating industry-specific terminology, I draw from my hands-on experience and specialist knowledge or consult reference materials or subject matter experts.
Many engineering, manufacturing and scientific terms in Dutch have been adopted or adapted from English. Oftentimes, such terms have become generally accepted in Dutch.
However, in many cases, there is a proper Dutch equivalent available.
Project Manager, direct client (Dutch translation of user interface)
Terminological Consistency
To guarantee uniformity in technology terminology, and to ensure that new Dutch technical documents are in line with those translated previously, you can provide either your own terminology lists or previous translations for similar products.
The Netherlands is a small country on the North Sea shore, bordering Germany and Belgium with a population of over 18 million people.
With around 24 million Dutch speakers all over the world – most of them in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname – the Dutch-speaking community forms a very attractive market.
The Dutch people in general have a forward-looking mentality and are often eager to adopt innovations and new technologies.
Distance is not an issue as files, briefings and queries are all handled through email or file transfer, and you receive a quote within the hour during Dutch office hours.
Proximity to your location is irrelevant, proximity to the Dutch language is not, which is why the work is carried out in the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Technical Translation
How long does it take to receive a quote?
You will normally receive a quote within the hour during office hours in the Netherlands. Time zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour, during Summer Time/Daylight Saving Time UTC/GMT +2 hours. Current time
What is the turnaround time for technology translation?
The turnaround time for your project depends on the volume and difficulty of the text. Simply complete the turnaround time calculator to instantly get an estimate for your project.
How does BlacKKite ensure the quality of its services?
In order to guarantee the best quality, BlacKKite follows a set of best practices.
Can I get a free test translation for evaluation?
You are invited to assess my case study that demonstrates how I tackle commonly occurring translation issues.
What file formats are supported?
BlacKKite can handle most file formats, from Microsoft Word and Excel files to SDL Trados Studio XLIFFs and Adobe InDesign files. Refer to the file formats support page for a full overview.
