ISO-Certified Technical Translation Services: Accuracy, Risk Management, and Industry Compliance

Technical translation is not just about translating a language: it is about managing risk, ensuring accuracy, and protecting reputation.

In business sectors where every detail matters—such as legal, financial, and life sciences industries—a poor translation can lead to serious legal, regulatory, or financial consequences. Yet many companies still risk improvisation when it comes to technical translation.

What exactly is technical translation?

Technical translation goes beyond mere word conversion; it requires interpreting highly specialized content with rigor and precision, often within regulated environments that demand a thorough understanding of professional contexts and technical terminology.

Examples include:

  • Regulatory and compliance reports

  • Medical or industrial equipment manuals

  • Contracts, financial statements, and insurance policies

  • Clinical trial protocols

  • Health labels and registrations

It demands not only linguistic expertise but mastery of relevant legal frameworks, industry standards, and sector-specific language.

Why shouldn’t technical translation be improvised?

Relying on automated tools, generalists, or inadequately trained in-house staff can result in:

  • Legal interpretation errors invalidating contracts

  • Misunderstandings in regulated documents causing delays or export issues

  • Poor product safety due to mistranslations

  • Loss of credibility among clients, authorities, and partners

Choosing a specialized provider like Tilde, certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 17100, guarantees:

  • Professional human translators with industry-specific experience

  • Internal review and full project traceability

  • Standardized quality control processes

  • Strong contractual and technological confidentiality

  • Direct, personalized support without intermediaries

Is your company ready to entrust critical translations to expert hands?

Tilde has supported regulated companies—from pharmaceuticals to legal firms, local SMEs to multinational corporations—with expert technical translation solutions for years.

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Gabriela Castro