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An important aspect of content development is technical writing. At Shufrans TechDocs, we focus on clarity in documentation. Therefore, we ensure that language is not an obstacle for users to read and understand the information to be conveyed.

 

 

Our team of experienced writers creates, edits and proofreads all types of technical publications, including:

 

Technical publications

  • Data sheets
  • Installation manuals
  • Job cards
  • Operator manuals
  • Quick reference manuals
  • Service Bulletins (SB)
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Training manuals
  • Troubleshooting manuals (TSM)
  • User manuals

Aerospace and defense publications

  • Aerospace and defense publications
  • Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM)
  • Aircraft Schematic Manuals (ASM)
  • Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM)
  • Crew manuals
  • Data modules development & editing based on the ASD-STE100 standard
  • Flight Operations Manuals (FOM)
  • Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)
  • Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP)

Scientific publications

  • Medical journals
  • Patents
  • Scientific articles

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Using international writing standards such as ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English), we help you ensure compliance where necessary while improving the consistency of your documentation and the possible re-use of previously created content. In addition, our terminology management methods ensure the correct and consistent use of your company-specific terms.

With over 30 years of relevant industry experience, our technical writing team takes pride in creating high quality content based on current international writing standards. As a result of our proven track record in addressing industry and corporate content development needs, many international companies entrust us with their documentation needs.

We are experienced in handling documentation according to specific regulatory, legal and technical requirements, including:

Shufrans’ other writing-related services include translation, DTP (page layout), publishing, typesetting and file format conversion. For more information, please refer to Technical Translations, DTP / Publishing and Document Conversion. The use of standards such as TMX, TBX, Unicode, CGM, XML and SGML ensures compatibility and an easy exchange of data.

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Shufrans works with customers from the aerospace, defense, automotive, machinery and electronics industries. We have led development programs for customers worldwide, including BAE Systems, Boeing, EADS, Eurocopter, Embraer, GMF Aero-Asia, Rolls-Royce and Fuji Heavy Industries.

 

 

 

 

  • Rules about noun clusters (no more than 3 words, use of hypens and use of articles/demonstrative adjectives) and sentences (use of short sentences with a max. of 20 words without contractions and write only one instruction per sentence, but also use of vertical lists and connecting words) are definitely my favourite ones! The first session with you was interesting and carried out well! Overall, however, you did a very good job, rescheduling the assignment until we finished the TCTrainNet course, and I enjoyed attending your live meetings!
    Master's student, TCLoc Programme University of Strasbourg
  • Shumin gave an excellent introduction to the concept of ASD-STE100 as an international writing standard in documentation. The most relevant STE rules for my industry are those related to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES. The STE exercises in this workshop are very helpful for letting me put those rules into actual practice. Some of the exercises I find pretty challenging as well. I would very much recommend Shumin's training workshop to any professional out there whose work scope encompasses clear, concise, and unambiguous communication.
    Hawa Suria, Technical Data Consultant Brunei Shell Petroleum
  • My fave STE Rule 3.6 - Active voice, as it is easy to spot and I like to figure out how to transform the sentence from active into passive voice I also liked working with the dictionary and finding and replacing words, I guess that's Rule 1.2. Yes - great information! Definitely an interesting course delivered by Shumin. Simplified Technical English Rules 1.2 and 1.3 were challenging because to always apply the intended meaning of a word and to use it as the approved part of speech and to select the correct words present in the dictionary can be tricky, but it's the activity I liked the most.
    Student at Master's TCLOoc in Technical Communication & Localisation. University of Strasbourg
  • The trainer's delivery was exceptional, making complex material clear and engaging. The masterclass discussions were fast-paced and insightful, reflecting the well-prepared audience. The rewriting workshop was meticulously organized and provided practical application of the principles. Overall, the experience exceeded expectations. The Simplified Technical English Masterclass was highly valuable. It offered directly applicable knowledge, clear presentation, and practical exercises. This transformative course will empower me to create clearer technical documents. I highly recommend it to colleagues." Ampelmann Operations The Ampelmann system is an offshore personnel transfer system which was founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the Delft University of Technology. The motion compensation platform allows access from a moving vessel to offshore structures, even in high wave conditions. Ampelmann currently operates 55 systems worldwide, transferring offshore crew from various types of vessels to offshore oil & gas platforms, offshore turbines, FPSOs, and all other fixed and floating structures at sea.
    Gerard Sollie, Consultant, Certified STE Masterclass Participant Ampelmann Operations
  • Dr Frans Wijma is a very professional and knowledgeable expert in the field of aircraft engineering and aviation documentation, especially ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English and S1000D. He is also a great teacher who knows how to inspire a group of people across cultural boundaries, always having an open mind and the determination to make everybody perform as best they can. It is amazing how he can help us to convey complex technical content in a very clear and crisp way. Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
    Naeem-Ul-Hassan Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan
  • The training on Simplified Technical English is a completely unique experience received so far for me. I found it to be extremely helpful for documentation writers. Section 3 of the STE Specification which deals with verbs and section 4 on how to sentence construction in STE were useful from a personal perspective. The course exercises were interactive and had a practical side to them. They help us compare our current standard of writing to an improved version in STE. I highly recommend this training to my colleagues also in the other divisions and offices.
    Krishna Kishore Vedantam Product Design Specialist, Schindler
  • The introduction to Simplified Technical English (STE) was simple to follow and understand. Rule 1.4 to use only the approved forms of verbs and adjectives from the STE dictionary is something that I appreciate very much. Applying the rules faithfully was a challenging albeit enjoyable process. There is a lot of good writing rules to learn here. I've found the exercises to be very useful for learning reinforcement, and they have helped me to apply STE rules in a more efficient manner and I've gained a much better understanding of STE as a result. Shumin's training methodology is easy to follow, and she offers us great technical writing advice and has simplified the process for us. Every aspect of this training is a 10/10 for me.
    Nour Bazuhair Engineer Trainee, NIMR Automotive
  • Rule 1.3: Use approved words only with their approved meanings and rule 1.4: Use only the approved forms of verbs and adjectives are rules that left an impression on me. But it is difficult to have a favourite rule as you need something from all the rules we touched upon. The STE writing rules were presented well and I cannot think of any way to do this better. Overall, exercises were well balanced between how much each person had to do. More crucially is that people understand each question.
    Erik Madsen Head of Maintenance Support, Maersk Drilling
  • This course shares a good overview of structure, purpose, history, and contextual information about STE. The limited vocabulary and restricted list of words, short sentence constructions, active voice, and imperative verb usage are valuable takeaways messages to act upon in Simplified English. The examples used in this training are quite realistic and it is very likely that I will recommend this STE training to someone else.
    Roland Kiser, Terminology Coordinator, Schindler
  • Shumin possesses an in-depth knowledge of the English language and of Simplified Technical English (STE). We covered a lot of ground in the area of STE within a short time!
    Berry Jansen Senior Technical Author, Triview