Business Details
30 Years
experience
Technical Translation Services for Global Industries
Prima Lingua, established in 1996, is a leading technical translation company with two decades of experience serving global clients across diverse industries. Our team of technically qualified translators, supported by ISO 9001-certified processes, delivers precision in critical fields like gas turbines, laser technology, and aerospace documentation. We specialize in multilingual typesetting and technology-driven project management, ensuring seamless global communication through patented workflows and translation memory tools. Our expertise extends to marketing localization, S1000D compliance, and DITA/XML standardization, serving sectors including energy, automotive, and emerging technologies.With three UK service centres and a network of over 5000 qualified linguists, we combine linguistic excellence with industry-specific knowledge to maintain consistency across 300+ language combinations. As an ISO 9001-certified organization, we implement rigorous quality controls at every stagefrom technical analysis to deliverywhile maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive documents. Our investment in cutting-edge technologies like SDL Contenta S1000D and Darwin Information Typing Architecture ensures efficient content reuse and accelerated time-to-market for complex documentation projects.
Services
Technical Translation
Marketing Localization
Multilingual Typesetting
Interpretation Services
Proofreading
Technology Project Management
DITA/XML Implementation
S1000D Compliance
Translation Memory Tools
Industry-Specific Translation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We deliver technical translations with ISO 9001-certified quality assurance
- Our team includes technically qualified translators with deep industry expertise
- We implement patented workflows for S1000D and DITA/XML compliance
- Our translation memory tools ensure consistent terminology across 300+ language combinations
- We provide 24/7 project management for global technical documentation needs
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Technical Translation
Our Technical Translation Service ensures precise conversion of technical documentation including operation manuals, maintenance guides, and engineering specifications. Specialised translators with domain expertise deliver accurate translations for complex subjects like gas turbines and medical devices. We implement ISO 9001-certified processes to maintain technical integrity across 300+ language combinations while reducing time-to-market through advanced translation memory systems.
Multilingual Typesetting
We provide complete multilingual typesetting services maintaining visual consistency across cultural boundaries. Our specialists address language-specific design challenges including script directionality, font compatibility, and text expansion requirements. Through Unicode support and native script expertise, we ensure proper presentation of content in languages from Arabic to Japanese, with careful attention to cultural sensitivities and typographic conventions.
S1000D Compliance
Our S1000D specialists deliver compliance solutions for aerospace and defense documentation standards. Using SDL Contenta S1000D software, we create interactive technical manuals with object-oriented content reuse strategies. Our expertise extends to the international specification for technical publications, enabling clients to implement efficient processes and controls across both technical and non-technical documentation requirements.
DITA/XML Implementation
We implement Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) standards for structured content authoring and management. Our solutions address cross-territory content generation challenges through topic-based authoring and intelligent reuse. With expertise in XML-based workflows, we help organizations streamline documentation processes, reduce costs, and maintain consistency across multiple publications and formats.
Interpretation Services
We offer professional consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services for business meetings, conferences, and technical events. Our qualified linguists specialise in industries ranging from energy to healthcare, providing accurate communication support. Services include on-site interpretation for one-on-one meetings, large-scale conference support with multilingual teams, and remote interpretation solutions for global business requirements.
Questions
What technical translation services do you specialise in?
We specialise in precision technical translations for complex industries including aerospace, energy, automotive, and medical devices. Our linguists hold technical qualifications in addition to linguistic expertise, ensuring accurate translation of technical documentation such as operation manuals, engineering specifications, and maintenance guides.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, we are accredited to the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standard. Our ISO-certified processes cover all aspects of technical translation, from initial project analysis to final delivery, ensuring consistent quality across all our translation and localization services.
Do you support S1000D technical publication standards?
Yes, we provide complete S1000D compliance solutions. As an SDL partner, we implement their Contenta S1000D software suite for efficient technical documentation management. Our services include creating interactive electronic technical publications and developing common source databases with content reuse capabilities.
What CAT tools do you use?
We use industry-leading Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools including SDL Trados Studio. Our toolset supports translation memory, terminology management, and automated quality assurance. These technologies ensure consistency, reduce costs through content reuse, and maintain quality across large-scale documentation projects.
How do you handle multilingual typesetting challenges?
Our multilingual typesetting experts address language-specific design challenges including script directionality, font compatibility, text expansion, and cultural considerations. We maintain design integrity across diverse languages from Arabic to Japanese while ensuring proper presentation of technical diagrams, schematics, and documentation layouts.
Which industries do you work with?
We work with technical industries including energy (oil & gas, power generation), automotive, aerospace, electronics, manufacturing, legal, finance, and emerging technologies. Our linguists have sector-specific knowledge to handle complex terminology from electric vehicles to materials science applications.
