Design & Manufacturing

Architecture and technical documentation translated with engineering-grade precision.

Design & Manufacturing expertise at Maka

From architectural specs to machinery manuals, we translate complex technical content so engineers, installers and clients work from accurate information.
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Why specialism matters

In design and manufacturing, unclear documentation causes errors, delays and risk. Precise language keeps projects and products on track.

Sector knowledge

Confidential handling of proprietary designs, processes and product information.

Right terminology

Technical terminology and units are controlled and consistent across manuals, drawings and specifications.

Compliance & confidentiality

Technical documentation and product IP handled confidentially, in line with safety standards.

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Design & Manufacturing in action

We help Italian design houses and manufacturers ship documentation that is as precise in every language as in the original.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. We translate manuals, specifications, datasheets and guides with strict terminology control and your engineering glossaries.

Always. We apply translation memories and glossaries so units, part names and technical terms stay identical throughout.

We handle technical layouts and extract, translate and reinsert text from design and DTP files, returning press- or build-ready documents.

We assign translators with engineering, manufacturing or architecture expertise relevant to your product and documents.

Yes. We work under NDA with secure handling, so proprietary designs and processes stay confidential.

Talk to a design specialist

Send your technical documents and we’ll scope terminology, format and timeline. Email desk@makaitalia.com.

In your sector

Where we help

  1. Collections and launch material adapted for each market.

  2. Specifications, finishes and assembly guides with managed terminology.

  3. Interpreting at Salone del Mobile, Milan Design Week and buyer meetings.

  4. Multilingual product data synced with your systems.

  5. PR content for international design press.

  6. Language training for sales, showroom and production teams.

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How we work

From brief to delivery

  1. 01BriefGoals, audience and tone, written down.
  2. 02Project managerOne person coordinating every step.
  3. 03Matched specialistsLinguists chosen for your sector.
  4. 04TerminologyGlossaries and style guides kept consistent.
  5. 05Quality controlSecond-linguist review on every job, ISO 9001.
  6. 06Delivery & aftercareYour format, on time, with support after delivery.

Technology partners

Connected to your PIM and DAM

Content moves between your platform and our linguists without exports or copy and paste.

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