Technical and scientific translation by subject-matter specialists
Technical manuals, scientific papers, engineering specifications and R&D documents translated by specialists in your field.
Technical translation services convert manuals, specifications, scientific papers and R&D documentation between languages with exact terminological precision. The work requires subject-matter knowledge: a translator who does not understand the technology cannot translate it safely. Orion Translations assigns technical content to specialists in your field, in over 25 languages, since 2009.
Specialists in your field, not generalists with a dictionary
Our technical translators are not generalists who learned terminology. They are engineers, scientists and technical professionals who also hold translation qualifications. The difference shows in precision: in a safety manual, in a materials specification, in the methods section of a paper, the right term is not a stylistic choice but a technical fact.
Orion Translations covers IT and software, chemical and pharmaceutical, energy, civil engineering and telecommunications, construction, and specialised engineering disciplines including aerospace, automotive, mechanical and electrical. Every translation is independently revised by a second specialist before delivery.
What documents do technical translation services cover?
| Document type | What accuracy protects |
|---|---|
| User manuals and operating instructions | Safe operation, warranty validity, CE marking compliance |
| Engineering specifications and datasheets | Correct procurement, interoperability, tender compliance |
| Safety data sheets (SDS) and warnings | Worker safety and REACH/CLP regulatory acceptance |
| Scientific papers and R&D reports | Peer-review credibility and accurate method replication |
| Software documentation and UI strings | Usability and consistent product terminology |
| Construction plans and project documentation | On-site execution and building code compliance |
How much does technical translation cost?
Technical translation typically costs between 0.10 and 0.30 euros per word depending on language pair, technicality and file format. Repetition brings the effective rate down: manuals reuse many segments, and with a translation memory those repetitions are discounted. Orion Translations quotes a fixed price and confirmed delivery date within one business day: info@oriontranslations.com or +34 932 204 590.
How long does a technical translation take?
Plan on roughly 15 pages per business day per language, including independent revision. A 10,000-word manual is usually delivered in 4-7 business days; multi-language releases run in parallel against a shared glossary, so five target languages do not take five times as long. Product launch and tender deadlines are confirmed as firm dates at the quote stage.
How do you order a technical translation?
Send your files in their native format together with the target languages and deadline. Orion Translations reviews the content, confirms the specialist team, applies your existing glossary or builds one, and returns a fixed quote within one business day. On approval, translation, revision and format restoration run as one managed workflow, and you receive publication-ready files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Technical translation is the translation of documents with domain-specific terminology, such as user manuals, engineering specifications, safety data sheets and scientific papers. It requires a translator who understands the subject matter, not just the languages, because a technically wrong term in a manual or specification can cause equipment damage, safety incidents or regulatory rejection.
- Specialists in the relevant field. Orion Translations assigns technical projects to translators who combine translation qualifications with backgrounds in engineering, chemistry, IT, energy or life sciences. They are not generalists who learned terminology; they are technical professionals who translate, and the difference shows in precision.
- Technical translation typically costs between 0.10 and 0.30 euros per word, depending on the language pair, the technicality of the content and the file format. Complex source formats such as CAD drawings or structured XML documentation can add engineering time. Orion Translations provides a fixed quote and confirmed delivery date within one business day.
- A useful planning figure is about 15 pages per business day, so a 10,000-word manual usually takes 4-7 business days per language including independent revision. Multi-language projects run in parallel with a shared terminology base, so adding languages extends the timeline far less than you might expect.
- Through terminology management. Orion Translations builds and maintains a glossary and translation memory for each client, so the same component, process or safety warning is always translated the same way across manuals, revisions and product lines. This also reduces cost over time, because repeated segments are not charged at the full rate.
- Yes. We handle common technical authoring formats including Word, InDesign, FrameMaker, structured XML and resource files, and we return translated files in the original format with layout preserved. For drawings and diagrams, translated callouts are reinserted so your documentation is print-ready or publication-ready on delivery.