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Translation Services
Eriksen provides end-to-end translation services as part of our full suite of language solutions, from expert human translation to AI-powered Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE), all backed by rigorous quality assurance. Since 1986, we’ve combined skilled linguists and smart technology with the strategic guidance and support of a true partner, helping you connect with the people you want to reach.
AI Translation, Directed by Experts
The role AI plays in translation varies from one piece of content to the next, based on your goals. We design the right workflow for each engagement, whether pairing optimized AI translation with expert human editing, or utilizing a traditional, fully human process. The result: the quality your content demands, at the speed and scale your organization requires.
At the outset, we evaluate your content type, language pairs, and format, then recommend the right approach, whether that’s human translation, AI-assisted post-editing, or a mix of both.
A Global Community of Linguists
Eriksen’s approach starts with native-speaking linguists who are experts in the subject matter. That expertise is the foundation of our practice. Linguists who know the language, the field, and the cultural context translate and refine your content, so the result reads as though it was written in the target language.
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
Eriksen’s Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) pairs AI translation with skilled human editors, giving you the efficiency of the technology and the discernment of a linguist. Our editors refine AI-generated content for accuracy, fluency, and cultural appropriateness as part of our proven quality assurance process for polished, audience-ready translations.
Learn more about our machine translation post-editing services.
Terminology Management
Accurate, consistent terminology is key to effective multilingual communication. At Eriksen, we work closely with you to develop and maintain glossaries, style guides, and translation memories where they add value. These assets enhance clarity, reduce ambiguity, and preserve your organization’s voice across languages.
Terminology management tools not only facilitate quality and consistency but also help shorten turnaround times and reduce costs, especially for high-volume or frequently updated content. Our team ensures these resources evolve in line with your needs, supporting scalable, efficient language services that align with your long-term goals.
Typographical Expertise
Whether your materials involve right-to-left languages, complex fonts, or translations that expand relative to English, we typeset your materials to look as though they were created in the target language. Our multilingual typesetting professionals implement all typographic rules for punctuation, spacing, and page setup while accommodating the length and space requirements that vary by language.
That same attention to detail extends to accessibility. When your content needs to reach audiences with disabilities or meet ADA, Section 508, or WCAG standards, our accessibility services deliver what’s required, from braille and large print to tagged, screen-reader-ready files.
Comprehensive Digital Localization
Digital content performs best when it speaks the language—and reflects the culture—of its audience. At Eriksen, we help organizations localize websites, e-learning courses, video, and other digital assets to deliver seamless, user-friendly experiences across languages and regions.
Our team adapts your content to meet the expectations of local audiences, ensuring the correct display of elements like dates, numbers, addresses, currencies, and measurement units. We review content structure and UI components for smooth navigation across languages, and produce multimedia elements such as voiceover, subtitling, and captioning.
Through our collaborative, detail-oriented approach, we help you prepare digital materials that function as intended and reflect the local context—so users feel like the content was made for them.
Language Quality Assurance
Our language quality assurance (LQA) solutions involve meticulous reviews of your translated content, ensuring full alignment with its intended purpose and your brand voice. Flexible in scope, LQA ranges from comprehensive reviews of all content to selective spot checks. And it often extends to the management of glossaries, translation memories, and style guides. Incorporating LQA into your strategy bolsters the accuracy and impact of your translations, strengthening engagement and trust with your audience.
Your Language Solutions Partner
With proven processes, accomplished linguists, seasoned staff, and cutting-edge technology, Eriksen provides the end-to-end language solutions you need to engage the people you want to reach. More than a vendor, we serve as an extension of your team—offering strategic insight, responsive account management, and personalized guidance to help your multilingual initiatives succeed.
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What is the difference between AI translation and human translation?
Human translation is produced entirely by professional linguists, while AI translation uses machine translation technology. Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) offers a hybrid solution, in which professional linguists refine the AI output for accuracy, voice, and tone.
How do I know which translation approach is right for my content?
The decision to use human translation or machine translation post-editing (MTPE) depends on the content type, language pairs, format, budget, and turnaround time. Eriksen weighs these factors and uses AI combined with human editing when it best serves client objectives.
What makes a good translation?
A good translation reads as though it were written in the target language. It is accurate in meaning, consistent in terminology, and true to the tone and intent of the original text. Reaching that standard reliably takes a consistent process. At Eriksen, every translation moves through the same core steps: translation, editing, and quality control, with distinct review stages and a dedicated project manager coordinating throughout. For content that needs deeper assessment, we also offer language quality assurance (LQA), a structured review scoped to your needs, which checks translated content for accuracy and consistency.
Can you translate rare languages?
Yes. Eriksen works in more than 100 languages, and our reach extends further when a specific need calls for it. Because our network is built on native-speaking linguists with subject-matter expertise, we source the right specialist for widely spoken and less common languages alike.
Eriksen Translations has always been very professional, responsive and accommodating. Their fast turnaround doesn’t compromise the accuracy and excellent quality in translation even when the subject matter is highly specialized. It is always a pleasure to recommend Eriksen to other clients without any hesitation.
Anna Pandolfo, Translation Specialist, Massachusetts General Hospital