Beyond Words: How Accurate Technical Translation Impacts Major Businesses?

Imagine a technical manual for imported agricultural equipment with incorrectly translated instructions. Instead of solving problems, the translation creates confusion, increases the risk of accidents, and hinders operations. Situations like this are not uncommon and highlight the importance of precise and strict technical translation. After all, the impact of the right (or wrong) words can directly affect a company’s productivity and safety.

A survey by the American Translators Association (ATA) reveals that 71% of international companies have faced operational and financial issues due to errors in technical translations. In the pharmaceutical sector, for example, a mistake can lead to serious safety failures, product recalls, and high regulatory fines. Cases documented by the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) show that even small errors in leaflets and instructions can lead to health risks and serious legal implications.

In the agricultural sector, incorrect instructions can cause irreversible damage to equipment or jeopardize an entire crop, affecting both small farmers and large agricultural companies. According to studies published by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), a single translation error in fertilizer or pesticide application recommendations can significantly reduce crop productivity and quality, leading to considerable financial losses.

Moreover, technical translation goes beyond simply translating words; it requires full mastery of specialized vocabulary and a deep technical understanding of how the products or services work. Technical documents such as operational manuals, drug leaflets, technical specifications, international standards, and industrial reports require highly qualified translators with proven expertise in the specific field, ensuring not only clarity and accuracy but also compliance with Brazilian and foreign regulations.

According to the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection (IDEC), inaccurate translations account for approximately 15% of complaints related to imported products. In addition to immediate financial losses, these errors can severely damage the reputation and trustworthiness of companies in the global market, harming business relationships and driving consumers away.

Therefore, leading companies in the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors have increased their investments in professional technical translation services as an essential part of their quality and compliance strategy. This approach mitigates operational and commercial risks while increasing consumer confidence in imported products, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of companies in the global market.

Conclusion

Investing in professional technical translation is more than a preventive measure. It is a smart strategy to strengthen your company, protect your brand, and optimize results. At Goal Translations, we have translators specialized in various industry sectors, ready to deliver technical translations with excellence and security, ensuring that the message is always clear and effective, while protecting your company's performance and image in the international market.