Do you require an English to Dutch technical translation to help you enter the Dutch or Dutch-speaking market?
By combining linguistic skills with technical expertise, the English to Dutch translation specialist BlacKKite helps you turn your technical documents into flawless and idiomatic Dutch.
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What is Technical Translation?
Technical translation or engineering translation are specialized translation services involving the translation of technical texts that relate to technological or engineering subject areas, such as installation instructions or user guides. Technical translations are carried out by specialist technical translators.
Why Technical Translation is 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.
- Helps relieve service desk pressure
- Exceeds clients' expectations
- Gives high return on investment
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Areas of Specialization within the Technology Field
Technical translators are typically qualified translators well versed in one or more technical fields. With a background in electrical engineering and the printing industry, BlacKKite specializes in translating user manuals for the following fields and industries.
Showcasing my Translation Skills
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Instant Estimate for Your Technical Translation
Would you like to know how much it will cost to have your technical texts translated? The total cost for English to Dutch translations depends on the word count, subject matter, and required delivery deadline of the translation project.
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.
Use the translation price calculator to instantly get a price, turnaround, and delivery estimate for your English to Dutch translation.
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Do you require an English to Dutch technical translation? By following The 5 Steps of the Language Translation Process, BlacKKite ensures that all technical translations are carried out accurately, efficiently and transparently.
To request a no obligation quote, please complete the translation quote request form and provide a clear translation brief. BlacKKite will be in touch with you in no-time to offer you a personalized quote to fit your particular needs.
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- Technical translation by BlacKKite:
- 100% human-generated English to Dutch translation
- 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)
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Technical Documents Supported for Translation
Technical translation covers a broad range of text types. BlacKKite provides translation support for most technical publications, including the content types in the following categories.
Safety & Health
Safety and health instructions and information are used to inform people about the risks associated with certain activities and how to mitigate those risks.
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- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Product Safety Data Sheets (PSDS)
- Safety information
- Safety regulations
- Operating requirements
- Operating procedures
- Safety instructions
- Usage requirements
- Safety labels
Instructions & Directions
Technical instructions and directions are detailed sets of steps that explain how to use equipment, complete a task, or follow a process.
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- Installation guide
- Quick start guide
- Instructions for use
- Electronic IFU (Instructions For Use)
- E-labeling, electronic labeling
- Operating manual
- Operating instructions
- Instruction booklet
- Quick-reference guide
- Handbook
- Set-up instructions
- Setup guide
- User's guide
- User's manual
- Software manual
- Users' guide
- User manual
- How to guide
- Engineering manual
- Quick reference card
- Owner's manual
Support & Help
Support and help information is any type of information, or advice that provides assistance and guidance in resolving technical issues and questions a user might face.
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- Online help
- Help files
- Help support
- Help information
- Service desk templates
- Self-service knowledge base
- Self-service center
- Incident templates
- Help desk ticket templates
- Service desk tool content
- Troubleshoot templates
- Escalation process templates
- Issue management templates
Service & Maintenance
Service and maintenance information is documentation that outlines the procedures, parts, and processes needed to maintain, repair, service, lube, or clean products and equipment.
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- Maintenance manual
- Preventive maintenance plan
- Preventive maintenance recommendations
- Periodic maintenance plan
- Periodic maintenance schedule
- Engineer manual
- Service manual
- Service requests
- Maintenance instructions
- Fault-finding guide
- Maintenance handbook
- Fault handling routine
- Maintenance advice
- Maintenance overview
- Maintenance schedule
- Maintenance chart
- Cleaning instructions
- Care instructions
- Lubrication plan
- Lubrication specifications
Diagrams & Specifications
Technical specifications are documents that outline the technical characteristics of a product. They can be used by engineers, as well as for communication between manufactures, vendors, and customers.
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- Parts lists
- Schematic diagrams
- Product specifications
- Parts drawings
- Technical manual
- Accessory overview
- Parts overview
- Cutaway drawing
- Cross-section drawing
- Exploded view drawing
Release & Update Information
Release and update information for software refers to the data provided by software developers and vendors for their users, outlining the improvements, bug fixes, and new features of the latest version or build.
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- Apple App Store descriptions
- Google Play Store descriptions
- Release summary
- Software release notes
- Change log
- Service announcements
- Release notes template
- Update details
- Upgrade details
- Upgrade history
- Build log
- Version log
- Compatibility requirements
- System requirements
- Bug fixes
- Feature overview
- Feature comparison sheet
- Readme files
Commercial Texts
All customer-facing commercial communication used to promote, inform, and educate a target audience about a product or service, sometimes implemented as transcreation.
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- White paper
- Product pitch
- Product brochure
- Press release
- Review
- Website content
- Advertising copy
- Leaflets
- Transcreation
Internal Communication
Internal business communication is the sharing of information within an organization in order to facilitate the organization's daily operations and to create a cohesive organizational culture.
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- Arrangements
- Templates
- Emails
- Drafts