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TUBE: the translation solution for technical documentation
Your translation memory.
Your asset.
TUBE is our translation solution for manufacturers translating product documentation continuously. It works in three steps: your glossary, your translation memory, and machine translation controlled by both. The memory is yours, and leverage reporting shows exactly how much you reuse.
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Formats & standards we work in
DITA
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S1000D
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InDesign
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FrameMaker
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XML · XLIFF
How it works
Every release feeds the next one.
Three steps, one principle: your own glossary and translation memory control every machine-translated sentence, so reuse rates climb instead of flattening.
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Your glossary
We set up a glossary of your approved terms from your own documents, so machine translation uses your terminology from the very first project.
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Your translation memory
Every approved translation is stored and reused. Whether you already have a translation memory or are starting from scratch, tell us about it and we will find the right solution for you. The memory always belongs to you.
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Machine translation controlled by both
New content is translated by machine translation that follows your glossary and draws on your memory. It works in the native formats your documentation already uses, such as DITA, S1000D, InDesign, FrameMaker and XML.
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Supported file types
46 file formats, in their native structure.
From DITA, FrameMaker and InDesign to Office, subtitle and localisation formats: files go in and come back in the same format, with structure and tagging intact.
.mif
.icml
.inx
.idml
.psd
.pdd
.psdt
.xlsx
.csv
.xlsm
.xltx
.xltm
.xls
.xlt
.htm
.html
.xhtml
.jsp
.asp
.aspx
.ascx
.inc
.php
.hhk
.hhc
.properties
.json
.md
.markdown
.msg
.oft
.eml
.emlx
.odp
.otp
.ods
.ots
.odt
.odd
.odm
.pdf
.pptx
.ppsx
.potx
.pptm
.ppsm
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.potm
.ppt
.pps
.pot
.dps
.po
.xtg
.tag
.rtf
.sdlxliff
.srt
.vtt
.sbv
.sub
.ttml
.txt
.doc
.docx
.vsdx
.vsx
.vtx
.vdx
.vssx
.vstx
.vsdm
.vssm
.vstm
.dotx
.docm
.dotm
.dot
.wps
.xml
.resx
.dita
.ditamap
.its
.xlf
.xliff
.xlz
.mqxlf
.mqxliff
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.yaml
.yml
Why TUBE
What you get with TUBE.
Not service promises: properties of how the solution and the contract are built.
Transparent leverage reporting
Fuzzy, ICE and repetition rates quarter over quarter, with access to the underlying logs rather than a summary PDF. When reuse drops we explain why, including when the cause is on our side.
TM export on request, any time
Portable format, with glossaries and term bases included. Share it with any supplier you like. We earn your next project on merit, not on lock-in.
Glossary-controlled machine translation
Machine translation follows your approved terminology and draws on your own memory, not a generic engine pointed at your manual.
Set up by language experts
Our language technology team sets up your glossary and translation memory, so TUBE works with your terminology from day one. Our experts can also help you improve them as your documentation grows.
Your formats, preserved
DITA, S1000D, InDesign, FrameMaker and XML are handled without manual copy-paste, so structure and tagging survive the round trip.
20+ years of technical depth
Machinery Regulation, CE documentation and the authoring tools industrial documentation actually runs on. The compliance context is not something we have to learn on your project.
On lock-in
Most providers treat your translation memory as their leverage.
A translation memory is built entirely from your content: your terminology, your product names, your safety instructions, corrected over years by your own engineers. Held by a supplier under undefined ownership terms, it becomes the reason you cannot change vendor without losing that history.
We take the opposite position. The memory is yours, exportable at any time. If you stay with us, it’s because we deliver, not because you’re locked in.
Fit
TUBE is right if translation is a continuous programme, not a purchase.
You publish documentation for complex, regulated equipment across several markets
Product releases are frequent, and each one reuses most of the previous version
You want the same terminology across product lines, releases and markets
Filing deadlines are fixed, and translation is on the critical path
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 TUBE.
Something else you want to know before you start? Our team answers within one business day.
Ask us a question →Is TUBE the right solution for technical documentation?
Yes. Technical documentation is what TUBE was built for. Manuals, installation and service documentation, spare-parts content, HMI texts and safety information repeat heavily across releases, product lines and markets, so every approved sentence and term stored in your translation memory and glossary is reused in the next document. That is why TUBE fits technical documentation in any industry.
What is a translation memory?
A translation memory is a database that stores every sentence you have had translated, paired with its approved translation. When the same or a similar sentence appears again, it is reused instead of being translated from scratch, so you pay less, deliver faster and keep your wording consistent across documents and releases.
Does the translation memory stay ours?
Yes. Your translation memory, glossary and termbases are exported in portable formats whenever you ask. Share it with any supplier you like. We earn your next project on merit, not on lock-in.
What if we don’t have a translation memory or glossary yet?
No problem. Every company starts from a different point. Tell us what you translate, what you already have and where you want to go, and our language technology team will set up the right starting point for you. Whatever your situation, we always have a solution, so your first project builds on your own content from day one.
Is there a human in the loop with TUBE?
Yes. TUBE is set up by people from day one, so the solution works with your terminology from your first project. As your content grows, our language experts at DEMA can also help you get even more out of your translation memory and glossary. Tell us about your needs and we will show you the options that fit.
See what your leverage actually looks like.
Send us a recent manual and your current memory. We will report the real reuse rate, the terminology inconsistencies we find, and what the next release would cost with your glossary and memory working properly.
How can we help?
Tell us what you need and we’ll get back to you with the solutions.
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