Technical translations by translators with industrial expertise
Språkbolaget has an extensive network of technical translators with experience across the most diverse technical fields and who work with many different language pairs.
We offer translation in many different technical fields, including electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, IT, AI, science and research, automotive, aerospace technology, marine engineering, industrial technology, energy, the environment, construction and civil engineering, among others.
Technical translation – a question of professional expertise and terminology
A technical translation is so much more than mere literal translation. Technical texts require precision, profound technical expertise and above all, a knowledge of the industry concerned.
Technical translations may concern handbooks, manuals, user guides for consumer products, product data sheets, safety data sheets, safety regulations, technical and scientific articles, press releases and web pages… to mention but a few examples.
In the case of technical texts, it’s crucial to translate every technical term into the correct target language term for the field concerned, and to make sure the term is understood by the target audience.
It's crucial that technical translations are correct!
When ordering translations, many buyers may fail to reflect on the consequences of technical errors in the texts, but an incorrect translation may lead to costs for the end user, or accidents, damage, injuries and even fatalities. This will have negative repercussions for your business in the form of penalties, compensation and other costs, as well as reduced sales, a tarnished reputation and damaged brand.
Technical texts are usually about providing information on new technology, protecting people and describing the correct use of products. Such information must be unambiguous, consistent, expressed at the right linguistic level for the intended reader and incapable of being misunderstood. Where necessary, a text must also refer correctly to applicable laws, regulations and standards, and in many cases to EU legal acts.
Technical translations and specialist fields
Another common scenario involves a company’s participation in a procurement process. A tender has to make a good first impression, which demands the impeccable use of language, the right terminology for the field concerned, and clearly formulated specifications. Shortcomings in spelling, grammar, phraseology, and terminological consistency can sink a tender on its first reading.
Each technical field requires specialist knowledge to make sure a translation is not only accurate, but also perceived as precise and reliable by the target audience. Our profound industry knowledge is our guarantee that your technical translations will be handled by translators with the right expertise. We make certain every word, every sentence and every technical term is correctly translated and that the text has the right tone. Our translators not only possess language skills and translation expertise, but also specialist knowledge in the relevant technical field. Today, all technical translators use advanced computer-aided tools for information and terminology retrieval, consistency checks and quality assurance. With the aid of our skilled specialist translators, we deliver texts that are technically and linguistically correct, terminologically consistent, tailored to the target audience and put your message across effectively.
We make sure your technical communication is just as effective and clear in other languages as it is in the original. We help you reach a global audience by using the right terminology, flawless language and the appropriate tone and style. We never compromise on quality.
What is demanded of a technical translation? And of a technical translator?
Technical translations cover an incredibly wide field. Information technology (IT), and artificial intelligence (AI) often come into the picture. In these fields, and in every technical field, it’s important to convey complex contexts and present innovations clearly and understandably. Technical texts not only demand a profound understanding of technical terminology, but also an ability to translate specialist terms precisely and clearly. A technical text must put your message across effectively and promote your business. This requires translators who understand every relevant factor and who can deliver top-quality translations that meet your wishes and requirements. Thus the discerning choice is a translation agency with many years’ experience, which works with meticulous care for each individual customer, which knows the industry, its translators and is absolutely committed to every translation project.
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Quality assurance and your technical translations
While goods and services are traded globally on a daily basis, it’s by no means possible to know every country's regulations and standards. But with their industry expertise, knowledge of law and economics and deep local insights, our native-speaking translators can help you localise and quality-assure your material. We take care of the final quality assurance of your technical translation before delivery, in close contact with you and our native-speaking translators.
Read why Plannja chose Språkbolaget as the translation supplier for its product brochures and installation instructions.
We'll help you translate:
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Tender and procurement documentation -
Manuals and user guides
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Governing documents
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Brochures, catalogues and manuals
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Technical articles
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Technical reports
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Research reports
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Scientific articles
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Product descriptions and technical specifications
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Contents declarations and safety data sheets
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Safety regulations
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Websites
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Warranty documents and terms of delivery
5 tips for a successful technical translation!
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Make sure your text material is complete and fully finalised before translation. Although the preparatory work is time-consuming, we promise the end product will be all the better and finished more quickly with well-prepared source material.
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Let us help you plan your translation. We can work together to find the right schedule and workflow, and resolve any issues regarding layout, file formats, linguistic conventions, proofreading etc.
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Send us any reference material, previous translations, terminology lists and language or style guides you may have. This allows the translator to become familiar with your material and find the precise terminology and perfect tone of voice to introduce your business.
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If there are any critical aspects you feel might be good for us to know, please don’t hesitate to mention them. For example, there might be previous translations you’re dissatisfied with or words you prefer us not to use. They may also be words, terms and phraseology that could be misunderstood and lead thoughts to your competitors. All such information helps us avoid problems, save time and get the translation right, right from the outset.
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Give us feedback! We'll take on board all your comments and fine-tune our collaboration.
See what our customers have to say
”It was important for us to find a partner with experience from our industry in order to make sure the terminology was correct. Språkbolaget led us throughout the process and delivered quality in a very short space of time. Now we’re looking forward to reaching out to new target audiences. ”
Maria Öst, Communications Officer, Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Service
“We’re very pleased with the collaboration and especially the excellent communication with our project manager. It was easy to get in touch and ask questions, and we were kept informed along the way, which made for a smooth process, even though it was a relatively big and time-consuming project.””
Andreas Stridh, Product and Quality Manager, Pharma Systems
“We were truly glad we chose Språkbolaget to translate our book. They always replied quickly and were responsive to our needs. They stuck to their commitments, which combined with their personal approach, made us feel safe and ‘visible’ throughout the process.”
Niklas Eriksson and Pär Skoglund Finquist, authors of “The Leader’s Gearbox”.
“We’re extremely satisfied with Språkbolaget. They translate our annual reports and a great many other business documents besides, which they always do quickly and accurately, even when time is tight. And because they’re also very pleasant and easy to work with, we always feel we’re in safe hands.”
“The online youth clinic Umo.se, Vårdguiden 1177 and a number of organisations and universities have asked for permission to publish and distribute our material, which they would never have done had it not been so well translated. We also note that we’re getting hits from abroad, and that’s a good sign,” says Magdalena Abrahamsson.
”Språkbolaget are professional, accommodating and always listen to the customer's needs. They've helped us translate various research papers. In every single meeting, they've always been responsive to our wishes, accessible and delivered on time.”
”Språkbolaget was a great help when we were looking to translate a lot of information into various languages for new families following childbirth. We’ve enjoyed great contact with Språkbolaget from the very beginning and have had nothing but good experiences.”
”The quality of our deliveries is of the utmost importance to us at Invinn. In Språkbolaget, we’ve found a partner with a professional, pleasant approach and who delivers quality on time. They’re transparent with their schedules and quick to respond to input and comments. Both Invinn and our customers feel equally confident with Språkbolaget as our supplier.”
”Plannja uses Språkbolaget for translations of product brochures and installation instructions for subsidiaries in Poland, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Plannja's customers value quality, reliable delivery and clear communication. For us at Plannja, it is therefore important that this permeates our entire business at all levels, including with suppliers. Språkbolaget is a supplier that meets our expectations extremely well. They provide us with a prompt response and we can always feel confident that we will receive information and delivery on time.”
“Many companies, and especially the biggest, naturally recruit worldwide. We’ve reached 300,000 reference checks per year, which means the texts in the app must be translated into many languages, and for that we’ve enlisted the help of Språkbolaget,”
“We’re putting a huge responsibility on Språkbolaget, and we really have very little opportunity to check all of the translations. However, we’re fully confident that the texts will be as clear as required
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Our quotations are free of charge and non-binding
Fill in your details, tell us what you need translated, and we'll get back to you to arrange a personal consultation.
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Tailored prices
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Personal project manager
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Qualified professional translators
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We work exclusively with businesses
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Short delivery times
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Strict confidentiality
Request for quotation
Or email us at: info@sprakbolaget.se
Request a quotation
Our quotations are free of charge and non-binding
Fill in your details, tell us what you need translated, and we'll get back to you to arrange a personal consultation.
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Tailored prices
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Personal project manager
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Qualified professional translators
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We work exclusively with businesses
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Short delivery times
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Strict confidentiality
Request for quotation
Or email us at: info@sprakbolaget.se
FAQs
Let's get started
Who is your target audience?
Språkbolaget caters to businesses, authorities and organisations that want a reliable language partner, a smooth working process and personal dialogue. We are a full-service translation agency, which means we can help you with all your translation needs – from annual reports and sales brochures to video subtitling.
How is my personal data processed?
Making sure your personal data is processed safely and securely has always been important to us.
We have updated our privacy policy to clarify how we protect your personal data in accordance with the EU's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).If you wish to read our privacy policy, you can find it here.
What can I expect from you?
Quality assurance, strong project management, an international network and professionalism form the foundation of what we deliver to our clients. It’s what every client, large or small, can expect from Språkbolaget. But we actually deliver so much more – peace of mind, a personal relationship and a passion for making sure our clients are satisfied with our work and will want to use us again. The personal dimension in our collaborations builds trust, and projects are always performed best by people who trust each other.
How do I go about hiring you?
Send your text to us and we'll send you a quotation. You can contact any of our project managers directly by email or phone or submit a request for quotation..
Would you like to discuss a collaboration now or later? Contact one of our project managers directly.
Language and services
What languages do you translate into?
We translate to and from most languages. Here are some languages we frequently translate into:
Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Czech, Danish, Dari, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Somali, Sorani, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. If you cannot find your language in the list above, feel free to ask us.
Which industries do you specialise in?
Språkbolaget translates and copyedits advertising and marketing texts across all industries. These include customer and internal magazines; financial reports; legal, technical and medical texts; IT‑related, HR‑related and management texts; and public information. We also provide Easy Swedish, Easy English and audiovisual translation services. We work exclusively with businesses.
Which services do you not offer?
We work exclusively with businesses. We refer to private individuals to the SFÖ website. We do not provide interpreter services.
Can I get my translation in the same layout?
Yes, if you send us a text in InDesign or other formats, we return the translation in the same layout. We also offer additional DTP services if you need print-ready files back. Please specify this when ordering or submitting a request for quotation.
Do you do express jobs?
Yes, absolutely. We'll do everything we can to make sure you get the material back when you need it. Contact us here. Let us know when you need your translation and we'll get back to you without delay.
Pricing and delivery
How much will your translation cost?
The price of your translation is based on a combination of criteria, such as the text’s subject matter and level of difficulty; the text volume; the target and source languages; and the deadline.
Translation prices are very much about supply and demand. Some languages have fewer available translators within specific subject categories, and the prices are thus higher than for languages and subjects where there are more translators to choose from. Some languages are more labour-intensive than others, and a text may need further adaptation to the cultures of the different target countries. Upload your file for a quotation. If the file is large, we recommend you use WeTransfer.
Do you offer contract prices and volume discounts?
Yes, of course. If you have regular translation needs with large volumes, we'll be happy to offer you a contract price. Contact one of our project managers here.
Do you charge extra for express delivery?
We charge an additional 10–100 % for express delivery. Express delivery costs more because the translator has to put other assignments on hold and may have to work overtime to complete yours. In most cases, the work will be completed quickly even without express delivery, so the surcharge may not be necessary. Upload your file with the proposed delivery date for a quotation. If its a large file, we recommend you use Wetransfer.
How quickly can I get my translation?
Delivery times depend primarily on the availability of a suitable translator and the volume of text. A good rule of thumb is to assume a translator has the capacity to translate around 2,000 words per day. On top of this come project management, language checking and file handling. When you receive a quotation from us, we also provide a delivery date. If you have a specific deadline to meet, please state this in your request for quotation and we’ll take it into account. If you’re in a particular hurry, we offer an express service where you can get your text translated extra quickly. Request a quotation here.
Translation process and quality
What does your working process involve?
Our standard work process involves a native-speaking translator with specialist expertise in the relevant field who translates and reviews their own text. After that, a different translator steps in to review the text again. As a regular client, you have the opportunity to use the same translator and the same project manager every time. We can set up specially tailored work processes and workflows for different types of projects. Contact us if you'd like to discuss your project with one of our project managers. We've spent many years honing our work process. Read some of our client case studies here.
Who translates my text?
A qualified native translator specialising in the relevant subject area translates the text, and a second qualified translator reviews it, in accordance with our standard workflow.
What qualifications do Språkbolaget's translators possess?
To be approved as a translator with us, candidates must be trained as translators, translate into their native languages, keep abreast of developments in their languages, have documented experience and good references. They must also pass Språkbolaget’s own tests. We monitor our translators closely and have developed a quality control system to help us choose the right translator for a particular text
How do you guarantee quality?
Språkbolaget offers a quality guarantee for all translations. We only use translators who meet our quality standards, and we have a documented workflow that involves an additional review of all texts. However, should you not be satisfied with our work, we will revise the translation free of charge according to all applicable notes until it meets your requirements.
How do you guarantee confidentiality?
All our employees, translators and partners have entered into non-disclosure agreements. Should you require an additional confidentiality agreement, we are more than happy to sign one.
Do you offer certified translations?
Yes, many of our translators are authorised by the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency. Contact one of our project managers here to check availability.
What file formats can you accept?
We work in a wide variety of programs and formats such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and many more. Ask us here!
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How do I pay?
In the case of new clients, we carry out a credit check before beginning a translation project. Our standard terms of payment are 30 days, and we prefer to send invoices by email, but if you would rather receive your invoice by post, that's perfectly OK. Large projects are invoiced in instalments.
Where can I find your terms and conditions?
You can find our terms and conditions here.
How do I join Språkbolaget's team of translators?
To join our international team of translators, you must have a degree in translation or the equivalent for the languages you translate from, and translate into your native language. You must also have at least two years' experience of professional translation, and you must work as a freelance translator through your own business. You must also have good, documented knowledge of the subjects you translate. Send your CV to info(@)sprakbolaget.se.
We receive a great number of applications, so we do not have time to reply to all of them. However, we save all serious applications and will get in touch if the need arises.