Technical Translations and Localization

At Etteplan, we provide high-quality technical translations, guaranteed by our ISO 17100 certification and the use of native speakers with technical expertise. Our short turnaround times, global network of specialists, and user-friendly web app ensure that your translation projects are carried out efficiently and with complete control.

Technical Translation Agency with Quality Guarantee

Our ISO 17100 certification and the use of native speakers with technical expertise guarantee the highest quality for your technical translations. We work with a dedicated point of contact, your translation coordinator, who assembles the project team based on your specific translation needs and ensures that the translation is completed as agreed.

Competitive prices

With our years of experience, optimized processes, and technical expertise, we can offer a competitive price for every project.

Consistency and efficiency

By using company-specific translation memories and glossaries, our translations are consistent and efficient right from the first assignment.

All languages possible

From the most common languages like English, German, and Spanish to a rare language like Icelandic, we provide the requested translation.

Designated point of contact

You will be assigned a dedicated translation coordinator. He or she will get to know you well so they can assist you effectively. You can also always access your personal space in TRANSLATE.

Short turnaround times

With our strong international network of technical translators, we can handle your projects quickly and efficiently. Thanks to this network, our smart software, and extensive translation memories and glossaries, we deliver your translations on time. If you haven't worked with Etteplan before, we still guarantee short turnaround times.

Global network of native translators with technical expertise

We collaborate with a strong global network of technical translators, including specialists in Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish. We also translate source documents in a foreign language into Dutch. Your projects are always handled by the right experts. If you need translations in multiple languages, we employ multiple translators. This way, we ensure quality.

Most requested languages for technical translations

English

French

German

Spanish

Norwegian

Swedish

Danish

Chinese

Dutch

Full control with Etteplan TRANSLATE

With our user-friendly online translation portal Etteplan TRANSLATE, you have full visibility into the status of your ongoing and completed translation projects. Request quotes, upload and download documents, and manage all your projects efficiently from one central platform. Safer than WeTransfer!

See how Etteplan TRANSLATE works

Email Jos and request a quote

Support for all file formats

Source documents such as Word or XML files are the easiest to translate. Do you only have PDFs or other file formats where the source text is not so easily extracted? We can handle that too! We have the expertise to convert PDFs and other files into workable Word documents. This sets us apart from other technical translation agencies.

Why choose Etteplan?

With 25 years of experience in technical translations, we work for leading companies in sectors such as machine engineering, metalworking, automotive, and defense. We aim for a sustainable partnership. The more projects we undertake together, the more efficiently we can translate your projects by building extensive translation memories and glossaries specifically tailored to your company. We share this advantage with you, so you can benefit from maximum cost savings.

In recent years, we have assisted over 225 clients with their technical translations, and more than 90% of them have been with us for multiple years.

Choose the expertise of Etteplan and let your technical translations be handled by native speakers with the right technical knowledge.

Here is how a translation is created

Request

Request your quote through our web app TRANSLATE or contact our translation coordinators. In TRANSLATE, you can upload your files directly.

File analysis and quotation

We are conducting a file analysis of the provided documents. Together with the desired tasks, this will form the basis for the quote. You'll receive it shortly.

Start project

After approval of the quote, the project coordinator assembles the translation team and begins working to deliver your translation on time, securely, and with high quality according to the agreements.

Delivery

Your translation will be delivered as agreed. You can always find the files in TRANSLATE. We use the translations to update the translation memory, so that the next translation can be even more efficient.

Case: For a translation of 100,000 words, one word is enough

In the meadows of Epe in Gelderland, VMI Group develops innovative production machines. These high-tech machines reach customers all over the world. This calls for serious attention to the technical translations of documentation and manuals in all languages. "Describing a machine is different from writing about a machine."