Translation memory and alignment
Never pay twice for the same sentence.
A translation memory stores every sentence you have already translated and approved, so repeated content is reused instead of retranslated. We build, align and maintain your memory, and it remains your asset, exportable at any time.
What you get
Reuse
of approved sentences in every new project
Faster
delivery on repeated content
Aligned
past translations made reusable
Yours
memory exportable at any time
What a translation memory does
Every approved translation becomes a reusable asset.
The memory works in the background of every project. The more you translate with it, the more it saves.
Reuse repeated content
Sentences you have already translated are recognised and reused, so you only pay in full for what is new.
Lower cost per release
Matches and repetitions are charged at reduced rates, and the saving grows with every update.
Consistent wording
The same sentence is translated the same way across manuals, product lines and markets.
Faster delivery
Reused segments do not need to be translated again, which shortens delivery times on large documents.
Alignment of past translations
Translations you already own are aligned with their source texts and added to the memory.
Standard, portable format
Your memory is delivered in TMX on request, so it works with any CAT tool and any supplier.
Featured services
Three ways we put your memory to work.
Translation memory setup
A memory built from your content.
We create a dedicated memory for your company or product line and add every approved translation to it.
One memory per client or product line
Updated after every project
Clean, deduplicated segments
Alignment
Turn past translations into savings.
If you have translated documents but no memory, we pair each source sentence with its translation and import the result.
Source and target documents paired
Segments checked by linguists
Imported into your memory
Memory maintenance
Keep the memory reliable over time.
Outdated or inconsistent entries are corrected, so the memory keeps suggesting the right translation.
Duplicates and conflicts cleaned
Terminology updates applied
TMX exports on request
Built on TUBE
TUBE puts your translation memory to work on every release.
TUBE is our translation solution for technical documentation. Machine translation is controlled by your glossary and translation memory, every approved sentence is added back to the memory, and the memory stays yours, exportable at any time.
What is included
Your translation memory
Setup and import of existing memories
Alignment of legacy translations
Maintenance and clean-up
TMX export at any time
Good to know
What alignment needs
Alignment works best with the source files and their translations in editable formats. Scanned documents can be converted first with our OCR service.
How it works
From scattered files to a reusable memory in five steps.
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Collect your files
Send us existing memories, past translations and their source documents, in whatever format you have them.
02
Analyse the content
We check formats, languages and volumes, and tell you how much can be aligned and reused.
03
Align and import
Source and target sentences are paired, checked and imported into your translation memory.
04
Translate with the memory
New projects reuse every match, and newly approved translations are added to the memory.
05
Maintain and export
We keep the memory clean and consistent, and deliver it in TMX whenever you ask.
Related services
Get more out of your language assets.
Terminology and glossaries
Approved terms that keep your memory and every new translation consistent.
Explore terminology management →Machine translation and MTPE
Machine translation controlled by your memory and glossary, post-edited by linguists.
Explore MT and MTPE →File preparation and OCR
Scanned and non-editable documents converted so they can be aligned and translated.
Explore file preparation →
Client voices
Long-term partners, in their own words.
Manufacturers, agencies and specialist firms across Europe rely on us for documentation that has to be right in every market.
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We have been working with DEMA for a few years now on the translation of manuals: they are a great partner – professional, fast, and efficient, with a team of helpful and kind people. Our native-speaking dealers have also praised the quality and accuracy of the translations.
Michela R.
FMB S.r.l. · Italy
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The advertising agency that follows us called me to tell me that the layout of the brochures that DEMA SOLUTIONS translated was perfect, he added that the translations never come this way, neither from us nor from their other clients. They were very satisfied.
Fernanda B.
Bonino S.r.l. · Italy
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DEMA Solutions is a dynamic service provider that responds to our needs and thus puts its customers first. The cooperation with the staff is a pleasure and leads to success.
Tomislav M.
Tanner AG · Germany
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Our collaboration with Dema has made it possible for us to look at the ‘translation issue’ as nothing more than a formality. Giardina Group is an engineering company that specializes in the design and production of innovative surface finishing and coating technologies. We export 90% of our production, and our ability to communicate with our customers in their own language – by providing clear, precise and professional documents – is a significant competitive advantage and an essential part of the high-quality service for which we are known. Our collaboration with Dema has proven to be of immense value: they are an attentive, reliable partner who responds quickly to our needs, even in ‘emergency’ situations.
Luca R.
Giardina Group · Italy
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We have had a fruitful long-term cooperation with Link-Up. Over the years, we have put in a lot of hard work and have really made a name for ourselves as an international player in the clothing industry. It has been a non-stop journey, and the quality of multilingual communication in different contexts and for different services has been and continues to be a key strategic factor. Let’s keep up the good work together!
Matteo L.
Teddy Group · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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Translations of outstanding quality, always delivered on time, with professionalism and great availability. As a company operating in many countries worldwide, it is crucial for us to have a reliable and competent translation service provider we can depend on. The specific language requirements of the sector in which we operate are always met.
Elisa C.
TricoBiotos S.p.A. · Italy
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Lilly and Claudio are first of all friends, but they are also highly professional partners in the field of translation services. Always available and punctual, they have been our go-to for over 25 years for our international customers, who always praise the quality of our work. Translation is about more than just switching from one language to another, it’s about capturing the essence of the product and tailoring it to the target audience. Thank you Link-Up!!
Vincenzo C.
Promos S.n.c. · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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For several years now, we have relied on LINK-UP for the translation of texts for the websites we create and for writing copy for advertising campaigns. The staff and owners of LINK-UP are always very kind and professional. A guarantee of quality.
Denis V.
Adriaweb Strategie Digitali · Italy
Link-Up is a DEMA Solutions company
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When I first came into contact with REM Traduzioni more than 10 years ago, our roles were reversed. They were our client and commissioned us to develop their company website. We soon began to involve Elisabetta and Gloria in the projects we manage for our customers. Our collaboration has blossomed over time, thanks to their ability to deliver a consistently high-quality, professional service in every situation. REM Traduzioni has always been the partner of choice for us when it comes to multilingual communication.
Giacomo D.
Advertendo Srl · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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I got to know REM Traduzioni a few years ago when I joined the Ferretto Group. Elisabetta and Gloria were already trusted suppliers to the Ferretto Group and after the first few days I knew I would not be disappointed. The quality of the translations provided, the professionalism of the team, and their willingness to take on even the most urgent and complex projects make REM Traduzioni an invaluable partner on which we can rely to develop all our communication projects.
Annachiara B.
Ferretto Group SpA · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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I think I can say that REM Traduzioni has grown with us. We were one of their first customers over 30 years ago, and our ongoing relationship, built on complete trust and mutual respect, has evolved into a true partnership. Elisabetta and Gloria are our trusted translation service providers that we rely on for all of our translation needs and we consider them an integral part of our team.
Alessandro B.
Ufficio Veneto Brevetti · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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REM Traduzioni is our firm’s partner of choice in the field of language services. We rely on REM for some of our most sensitive and important projects and they always deliver on time and with professionalism.
Alessandro C.
Partner – BTLAWS · Italy
REM Traduzioni is a DEMA Solutions company
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We are happy with your service, which we consider professional and fast
Antonella T.
Rossi & Rivieri · Italy
FAQ
Questions about translation memory and alignment.
What is a translation memory?
A translation memory is a database that stores each source sentence together with its approved translation. When the same or a similar sentence appears again, it is suggested automatically, so it does not have to be translated from scratch.
Who owns the translation memory?
You do. The memory is built from your content and can be exported in TMX at any time, so you can use it with any tool or supplier.
What is alignment?
Alignment pairs the sentences of a source document with the matching sentences of its existing translation. The result is imported into your translation memory, so past translations become reusable.
How much can a translation memory save?
It depends on how repetitive your content is. Manuals, product documentation and regular updates often contain many repeated or similar sentences, which are charged at reduced rates.
Which formats do you work with?
We work with all common formats, including Word, InDesign, FrameMaker, XML and PDF, and deliver memories in the standard TMX format.
Get started
Turn the translations you already have into savings.
Tell us what you have translated so far and in which languages. We will show you how much of it can become a reusable memory.
How can we help?
Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you with the solutions.
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