Translation Services for the Life Sciences

These materials explain how scientific research and experiments can be applied to solve real-world problems and develop products. Shimadzu International translates a full range of application-related documents.

• Application Notes
• Application News
• Data Sheets
• Posters
• Scientific Publications etc.

These documents provide detailed technical explanations of products and technologies, including expert descriptions and analytical information. Shimadzu International translates technical documents, pamphlets, and books covering a wide range of fields from general-purpose materials to highly specialized areas.

• Technical Reports
• White Papers
• Introductions to Topics
• Handbooks etc.

Documentation that records the verification process to confirm products and processes meet required standards in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and manufacturing industries. Shimadzu International provides expert translation for validation documents.

• Principles, Protocols and Practice
• Design Qualification (DQ)
• Installation Qualification (IQ)
• Operational Qualification (OQ)
• Performance Qualification (PQ)

Documents and pamphlets that highlight product features and specifications. In addition to translations, Shimadzu International can assist with copy writing, DTP (InDesign and Illustrator), and arrange printing services.

• Product Catalogs
• Product Literature
• Product FAQs

Documents listing the specifications and performance of products and technologies. They can include dimensions, weight, raw materials, components, and regulatory compliance requirements. Shimadzu International translates all types of specification sheets.

• Technical Information
• Specifications, etc.

Specialist magazines, newsletters and other periodical publications that summarize research in academic or specialized fields. Shimadzu International can provide DTP (InDesign and Illustrator), and printing services, in addition to translations.

• Journals
• Bulletins

These materials introduce your company's products and services. They include publicity and promotional materials for external and internal use. We translate a wide range of marketing material.

• Websites
• Corporate Brochures
• Company Profiles
• In-house Newsletter, etc.

Formal papers by researchers in academia and industry highlighting new research findings and experimental results. We can assist with the translation of academic papers related materials.

• Abstracts
• Main Text
• Citations
• Supplementary Material, etc.

These materials are crucial in communicating corporate finances and performance to investors and shareholders. We translate all types of corporate IR-related material.

• Integrated Reports
• Annual Securities Reports
• Financial Results Briefings

Documents reporting on test results, clinical trial analyses, etc. They are typically created following prescribed standard formats. We provide translations for all types of reports.

• Test Result Reports
• Application Documents
• Statistical Data, etc.

We provide support for the translation of information distributed by corporations and research institutions. This includes sustainability-related initiatives such as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs), and information related to the quality of products and services, as well as explanations of standards and international certification.

• CSR
• ISO
• Sustainability
• Quality Policies
• Code of Conduct

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides standards for evaluating the quality of materials, products, systems, and services. Compliance with ASTM standards may be required when exporting products to the US market or when dealing with companies in the United States.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards are used worldwide to enable the global provision of products and services. By meeting ISO requirements, the quality of products and services is guaranteed, and companies themselves can obtain certification, enabling smooth international transactions.

Guobiao (GB) standards are Chinese national standards that specify technical requirements for product quality, safety, environmental protection, and other items. These standards are used in various industrial fields. They play an important role within China in the production, sale, and import/export of products.

A pharmacopoeia is an official standard that specifies the quality, purity, strength, packaging, labeling, and so on of pharmaceutical products. When Japanese corporations conduct business overseas, they need to be aware that pharmacopoeia vary from region to region.