Würzburg, September 16, 2008
Translation errors can amuse or confuse - but in the case of technical texts they can have serious consequences. Machine damage due to operating errors, failed projects due to misunderstandings, etc. - accuracy is needed instead of the proverbial Babylonian confusion of languages!
When it comes to translating technical terms, even a comprehensive general language dictionary is often not enough. This is why Vogel Business Media, in cooperation with the Langenscheidt publishing group, is now offering its online users a special translation service. An online German-English/English-German dictionary with content from Langenscheidt specialist dictionaries provides quick and precise help with industry-specific technical terms and phrases. The online dictionary is supported by the language experts of the Langenscheidt translation service for longer documents and texts in many language combinations
In addition to the translation service, the Vogel portals present users with thematically relevant articles, products and supplier companies. There is also a direct link to the Langenscheidt download store, which offers digital language trainers, for example.
Vogel's unique cooperation for business communication comprises the following six online portals:
- www.maschinenmarkt.de
- www.blechnet.com
- www.konstruktionspraxis.de
- www.process.de
- www.laborpraxis.de
- www.automobilindustrie.de
and six Langenscheidt specialist dictionaries:
- Dictionary of chemistry and chemical engineering / chemical analysis
- Dictionary of mechanical and plant engineering
- Technical dictionary technology and applied sciences
- Specialist dictionary compact pharmaceutical industry and research
- Specialist dictionary biology
- Specialist dictionary compact biotechnology
Link: An example of this new service can be found at www.laborpraxis.de/langenscheidt.
Hubert Haarmann, Head of eBusiness at Langenscheidt: "We are delighted about the cooperation with Vogel as one of the leading specialist media houses in the field of industrial information. On the one hand, our versatile specialist dictionary program complements the service of the Vogel portals, and on the other hand, we can reach a large number of industries with such a broad-based publisher as Vogel. It has become clear that both companies complement each other very well thanks to their high level of digital expertise."
Stefan Voss, Head of Audience Development at Vogel Digital Media: "Our users deal very successfully with the internationalization of their market on a daily basis. It therefore makes sense to offer them the best possible support through a translation service. And Langenscheidt, with its clear digitalization strategy and exceptional expertise in specialist translations, has been an active, creative partner right from the start in our efforts to continuously improve the usability and value of our portals for our users."
About Vogel Business Media: The specialist media company is one of the leading German specialist information providers with around 100 trade journals and 60 websites as well as numerous international activities. Its headquarters are in Würzburg. The print and online media primarily serve the industrial, automotive, information technology and legal/business/tax sectors. They offer advertisers customized communication solutions ranging from reach and image building to lead generation.
The Langenscheidt Publishing Group is an internationally active, traditional family-owned company that includes numerous companies in 11 countries with a wide-ranging program in the fields of languages, knowledge, travel and cartography. The international program comprises over 10,000 titles. What began in 1856 with self-study letters and books now encompasses a wide range of printed and electronic media as well as online services. With around 1,400 employees worldwide, the company unites brands such as Langenscheidt, DUDEN, Meyer, Brockhaus, Berlitz (Publishing), Polyglott, APA, Hexaglot, Mentor and Axel Juncker under its umbrella. Langenscheidt also has subsidiaries worldwide, international distribution centers and technical operations. www.langenscheidt.de
If you have any questions, please contact
Dr. Gunther Schunk
Head of Communications and Corporate Marketing
Vogel Business Media
97064 Würzburg
Phone +49 931 418-25 90
Fax +49 931 418-28 60
E-mail: gunther_schunk@vogel-medien.de
