Compliance-grade technical translation, trusted for 30+ years.
Precise, industry-specialist translation of your manuals, datasheets, software and engineering documentation — in over 400 language combinations.
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Accredited, certified & trusted for over 30 years
In technical industries, precision is critical to producing the safe, compliant products your customers, colleagues and regulators expect.
The same is true in technical translation — specialist linguists and rigorous quality assurance are essential. From user manuals and product specifications to websites and eLearning content, BLS delivers accurate translation of your technical content in over 400 language combinations.
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Technical translation services for your sector
Every project is handled by a linguist with in-industry experience — ensuring compliance with the norms and standards of your target market.
Automotive & Transport
- User manuals
- Passenger information & safety signage
- Regulatory documentation
- Staff training materials
Handled by linguists with in-industry experience, ensuring compliance in every target market.
Engineering
- Technical datasheets
- Product specifications
- Diagrams & technical drawings
- Safety information
Meticulous QA so your documentation lets products be used safely and effectively in all target languages.
Manufacturing
- Product labels & packaging
- Instruction manuals
- Conformity declarations
- R&D studies
Native-speaking translators and linguist-led PM support your multilingual, multinational export journey.
Software & IT
- UI strings
- Websites & SEO content
- Release notes & changelogs
- Software & video-game localisation
Industry-leading tools keep content system-compatible, with DTP for right-to-left and other writing systems.
Your technical content, in 400+ language combinations
Native, subject-matter linguists across European, Asian and Middle-Eastern pairs — including right-to-left scripts and non-Latin writing systems, with desktop publishing to match.
Why work with a specialist technical translation agency
A linguist-led team delivering compliance-grade language services for regulated industries — technical, legal, medical and financial — from offices in Cardiff and Glasgow.
Compliance-grade accuracy & quality control
- Specialist linguists with industry expertise
- Approved, industry-standard terminology
- Three-stage translate, edit & proofread
- ISO 9001 Quality Management certified
Technical expertise beyond the language
- Familiar with regulatory & approval processes
- Multilingual numerical accuracy checks
- Tools for all file formats & systems
Linguist-led human service, 30+ years
- Dedicated, linguist project manager
- Faster resolution of linguistic queries
- In-house translators for common pairs
- 30+ years proven track record
Certification for guaranteed acceptance
- For notified bodies, regulators & courts
- Certification & notarisation
- Legalisation (apostille)
- Sworn (in-country)
Bespoke, end-to-end packages
- Tailored language solutions
- Terminology / glossary management
- Desktop publishing & printing
- In-country liaison for approvals
Secure & confidential handling
- Secure client portal for file transfer
- All linguists & PMs under strict NDAs
- Project traceability & version control
Technical translation in four simple steps
Consultation & quotation
We gather your languages, formats and services, and provide a personalised quote tailored to the project.
Linguists' briefing
We brief specialist linguists on requirements — including style and length — and prepare for translation.
Translate, edit & proofread
Expert linguists handle translation, editing, proofreading and certification to your required standards.
Delivery
We deliver a ready-to-use package and handle extras like desktop publishing or printing as needed.
Covers up to ~500 words depending on language pair; thereafter £0.12–£0.22 per source word for most pairs. Get a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project.
Don't just take our word for it
They translated our technical engineering website content into Japanese — very professional communication, a smooth project, and delivered in a fantastic timeframe. From quote to completion, perfect.
BLS were very prompt, easily understood our brief, and quickly and accurately provided the details we needed — at a reasonable cost and in a professional way.
BLS translated our machine manuals and PLC-controlled HMI screen content — adept with the engineering terms, across French, Spanish and Italian as well as Simplified Chinese and Hebrew.
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Speak to one of our friendly, linguist-led team about end-to-end translation solutions for your business.