technical translation

April 30, 2021

Case study: linguistic validation of instructions for use

Executive Summary The client, a manufacturer of laser therapy delivery devices, needed three user manuals translated into eight European languages. Devices sold in the European Union need to demonstrate full compliance with EU-MDR regulations. Therefore, translations for labeling and instructions for use (IFUs) require linguistic […] (Read more...)

April 13, 2021

Case study: internal comms for a pharmaceutical manufacturer

Executive Summary Our client, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, produces vaccines and pharmaceuticals for human and animal health. In addition to headquarters in Germany, the company also operates subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada, China, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and […] (Read more...)

September 20, 2021

Case study: Translation services for clinical trials

Executive Summary Our client provides software development, consulting, and training for medical and life sciences research. They came to Scriptis requesting translation services for clinical trials. Specifically, training modules for a pharmaceutical trial required translation from English into Japanese. The purpose of the clinical trial was […] (Read more...)

January 5, 2021

Choosing a translation provider: Should I request samples?

Choosing a translation provider: Should I request samples? When choosing a translation provider, you should take several factors into account. Quality matters , but many other considerations also come into play. Response time, flexibility, subject-matter expertise, capacity, and technical savvy will all impact the overall […] (Read more...)

October 2, 2020

What is back translation?

What is back translation? Occasionally, a language services client needs an additional validation step called a “back translation.” Back translation is the translation of a target document back to the original source language. The process guards against potentially lethal mistakes in specialized, technical and medical materials. Who […] (Read more...)