Machine translation and post-editing (MTPE)
Scale volume without handing quality decisions to the machine.
Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) combines machine output with qualified human review. DEMA configures the workflow around your terminology, content type and risk, then uses post-editing and QA to bring the output to the required standard.
MTPE in one line
MT + Human
Machine speed with accountable post-editing.
The machine creates a first output. A qualified human post-editor corrects meaning, terminology, fluency and content-specific errors before delivery.
Where MTPE fits
Use MTPE when scale and repetition justify it.
For years, we have post-edited high-volume financial, legal and technical content. Our approach today is more precise: MTPE is the right route when the content and its risk profile make machine output a reliable starting point, and a human post-editor signs off every release.
Strong fit
Recurring content, stable terminology, large volumes, repeated structures and deadlines where a machine-first draft can reduce production time.
Requires control
Regulated or technical content can use MTPE only when terminology, numbers, formatting and domain meaning are systematically checked.
Not automatically the best route
Highly creative copy, very sensitive legal wording or low-volume nuanced content may be better served by human-led translation.
Best over time
MTPE becomes more useful when it works with maintained translation memories, validated terminology and feedback from previous releases.
The MTPE workflow
Machine translation is the first production step, not the final quality decision.
At DEMA, AI is always managed by people and is never the party responsible for the work. That is why the workflow separates machine generation from human validation and QA.
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Prepare the source and assets
The source file, translation memory, glossary, style requirements and content constraints are prepared before machine output is generated.
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Generate the machine draft
The selected MT system creates the initial target version using the available context and linguistic assets.
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Post-edit by a qualified linguist
The post-editor checks meaning, terminology, omissions, additions, grammar, style and domain-specific issues.
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Run systematic QA
Automated checks target glossary compliance, numbers, tags, formatting and inconsistent repeated sentences; human revision is added when the project requires it.
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Capture approved corrections
Validated terminology and corrections are retained in the linguistic assets so future projects can start from better information.
What human post-editing is checking
The machine can produce fluent text and still be wrong.
Post-editors are responsible for problems that can be difficult to detect from fluency alone, particularly in technical and regulated material.
Meaning & completeness
The target must carry the source meaning without omitted instructions, invented content or incorrect relationships.
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Omissions and additions
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Mistranslations
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Ambiguous source interpretation
Terminology & consistency
Preferred client and sector terminology must override generic machine choices.
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Approved glossary
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Product names and components
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Consistent repeated sentences
Hard-data accuracy
Numbers and formatting are checked because a fluent sentence can still contain a critical numerical error.
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Numbers and dates
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Units and measurements
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Tags and placeholders
MTPE + TUBE
For continuous documentation, TUBE keeps machine translation under your control.
TUBE produces machine translation controlled by your glossary and translation memory, so your terminology and approved wording apply from the first draft. Talk to us about the right workflow for your content.
Glossary-controlled MT
Machine translation follows your approved terminology from the first draft.
A memory that grows
Every approved translation is stored in your memory and reused in the next release.
Client-owned TM
The translation memory remains a portable client asset rather than a reason to stay with one supplier.
Leverage visibility
For recurring programmes, reuse trends can be reported so the client can see whether the linguistic asset is becoming more valuable.
Typical content
Where DEMA already applies controlled machine-assisted workflows.
The exact route depends on risk and market requirements, but MTPE is particularly relevant to structured and recurring content.
Technical manuals
Product documentation
Financial reports
Internal documentation
Legal support content
Knowledge bases
Product catalogues
High-volume updates
Repeated release notes
Quality standard
Qualified post-editing, not generic cleanup.
Our MTPE service relies on trained post-editors, ISO 17100-certified processes and technology-supported quality control. Instead of vague “high quality” claims, we name the checks that make the output usable.
Qualified linguists
Post-editors combine language skill with subject-matter familiarity and are responsible for the final target content.
Process discipline
MTPE sits inside a defined workflow with translation assets, review responsibilities and QA rather than as an isolated AI step.
Content-specific acceptance criteria
The level of post-editing is set by the intended use. A maintenance instruction, investor document and campaign line should not share the same acceptance threshold.
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
MTPE questions
The important question is not “Do you use AI?” but “Where is control kept?”
Is MTPE the same as raw machine translation?
No. Raw MT is machine output. MTPE adds qualified human correction and project-specific QA before the content is considered deliverable.
Can MTPE be used for technical or regulated material?
Yes, when the workflow includes the appropriate terminology, domain expertise, QA and human validation. It is not suitable as an uncontrolled shortcut.
Will MTPE automatically reduce every project cost?
Not necessarily. Benefits depend on volume, repetition, source quality, terminology stability and the amount of correction required. DEMA evaluates the workflow rather than promising a universal percentage.
Can we keep our existing TM and glossary?
Yes. We assess your existing assets and reuse them where appropriate, and they always remain yours.
Bring us the content that repeats.
We can assess whether MTPE, human translation or a TUBE-based recurring workflow is the right operating model for your documents, rather than forcing every project through the same production route.
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