[End][Seminar] 4th Session: The Key to Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Machine Translation! Post-Editing (Free - 10/29)

September 28, 2015

[End][Seminar] 4th Session: The Key to Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Machine Translation! Post-Editing (Free - 10/29)

*This seminar has ended.


4th Free Machine Translation Seminar on October 29, 2015 (Thursday)

"The Key to Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency in Machine Translation! Post-Editing Seminar" will be held.


Previous Seminar Overview

Machine Translation Seminar  


As the number of documents to be translated increases, the translation period and costs are being pressured to be reduced. In response to such circumstances, various manufacturers and translation companies are considering the introduction of machine translation.


Recently, the accuracy of machine translation engines has improved, and by using the most suitable engine for the project, it has become possible to output translations that are practically usable even immediately after machine translation. Furthermore, by performing a preliminary task called 'pre-editing' and preparing the original text suitable for machine translation, further quality improvements can be expected.


However, there will inevitably be errors that cannot be fully covered by engine selection or pre-editing. It is necessary to refine the translations output by the engine through human intervention to elevate them to the target quality.


In this seminar, we will explain the process of "post-editing," where the translations produced by the engine are refined by human hands to elevate them to the target quality. Effectively implementing post-editing, which is the final step in the machine translation workflow, is key to reducing costs and shortening translation periods.


Common pitfalls in post-editing include the following.


  • ・As a result of haphazard revisions, it ended up taking more time than translating manually.
  • - Corrections were made, but the quality did not meet expectations
  • - The amount of corrections and the points to be corrected may vary depending on the worker.

If you do not focus on the key points during post-editing, you will not be able to fully leverage the benefits of machine translation.


In this seminar, we will introduce methods for post-editing to achieve both quality maintenance and cost reduction, in addition to key points for revising translations. Furthermore, you will deepen your understanding through workshops and case studies.


Verification of Post-Editing in Actual Projects

4th MT Seminar_Post-Editing


This is the fourth installment of the machine translation seminar, but the content is designed to be understandable for those who have not participated in the first three installments. While those who attend consecutively will gain a deeper understanding, it is perfectly fine to participate just once.


Feel free to join us!

Event Guidelines

Date and Time
  • October 29, 2015 (Thurs) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Human Science Corporation Conference Room
13th Floor, Odakyu Dai-ichi Seimei Building, 2-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo >>Access
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Cost
Free
Capacity
  • 14 people
  • *Minimum number of participants: 2 people
  • *There is a possibility of cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
  • Up to two participants from the same company or department are allowed.
  • *We may refuse applications from translation companies and individuals.
  • We will contact you about one week in advance in case of cancellation.
Target Audience (e.g.)
  • ・Personnel involved in the translation of documents (user manuals, specifications, materials for distributors, etc.)
  • - Those considering the introduction of machine translation
Format
  • Lectures, Exercises
How to Apply
  • Please apply for participation in this seminar from here .
  • We will get back to you from our representative.
  • *This seminar has ended its application acceptance.
Application Deadline
October 22, 2015 (Thursday)

Program

  • What is post-editing?
  • 　What is post-editing?
  • 　Why Post-Editing is Necessary
  • For more effective post-editing
  • 　Post-editing that balances quality and cost
  • 　Post-editor training and guideline development
  • Post-editing experience
  • 　Key Points to Note
  • 　Points to Note When Making Corrections
  • Case Study
  • 　How to balance quality maintenance and cost reduction

Key Points of the Seminar

  • Introduction of verification results from actual projects

　You will see the results of improved translation quality through post-editing based on data from actual projects.

  • Introducing Tips to Enhance Cost Benefits

　We will introduce the concepts and operational methods for performing appropriate post-editing.

  • Post-editing experience

　We will explain the key points while you experience a simple post-editing process.

  • Case Studies Based on Real Projects

    • 　The concept of post-editing to achieve both quality maintenance and cost reduction,

    　We will explain based on the projects we have handled with machine translation.

Feedback from Past Seminar Participants

  • ・The effects of quality improvement were quantified and easy to understand.
  • - The abundance of concrete examples makes it practical and helpful.
  • ・By experiencing the work as a workshop, I was able to understand the points in a tangible way. ・The key points for building the flow were summarized, allowing me to organize my thoughts.
  • ・The effects of quality improvement were quantified and easy to understand.

Machine Translation: A Growing Market Worldwide

The global market for machine translation is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.53% from 2014 to 2019. In Europe, many companies are adopting machine translation, recognizing it as a strong ally for overseas expansion.

As Japanese companies accelerate their overseas expansion, the demand for introducing machine translation to translate documents for international audiences more efficiently is expected to increase.

Machine Translation of Human Science

Featured Website: http://www.science.co.jp/mt/

In our case of machine translation of office equipment manuals from English to French, Italian, German, and Spanish, we successfully achieved a 48% reduction in translation time and a 27% reduction in translation costs.

We provide our customers with know-how on utilizing machine translation to achieve significant benefits in cost reduction and shortened translation periods, without compromising quality. We clarify the cost-effectiveness compared to human translation work and design the optimal workflow.

As a pioneer with 7 years of experience in machine translation, we support our customers' success in machine translation from implementation to actual machine translation processing tasks.

Instructor

Machine Translation Seminar_Sawada

Yuriko Sawada

  • As a localization specialist, I am involved in translation projects from Japanese to English and multilingual versions.
  • - Responsible for the introduction of machine translation, quality evaluation and verification of multiple engines, and information exchange with engine vendors.
  • ・Involved in the standardization of English quality and the creation of style guides for companies, as well as conducting research and verification of source texts that are easy to machine translate.


Machine Translation Seminar_Tokuda

Tokuda Megumi

  • As a machine translation consultant, I provide consulting for the introduction of machine translation and process development for Japanese companies.
  • ・We emphasize the quality of the source text that influences multilingual translation, handle Japanese writing processes, and provide consulting for creating manuals suitable for machine translation.
  • ・Also responsible for the following presentations related to machine translation outside the company.
  • 　- 2013 23rd JTF (Japan Translation Federation) Translation Festival
  • 　　Approaches to Machine Translation in Multilingual Contexts - From the Perspective of Evaluation and Process
  • 　- 2014 AAMT (Asia-Pacific Association for Machine Translation) Machine Translation Fair
  • 　　Mastering Machine Translation - For Improved Quality and Productivity
  • 　- 2014 TAUS* Executive Forum in Tokyo 2014
  • 　　The Importance of Understanding the Strengths of Different MT Engines
  • 　　 (with Pre-editing focus)
  • 　- 2014 TC Symposium 2014 Tokyo (Hosted by the Technical Communicators Association)
  • 　　Let's master machine translation wisely
  • 　- 2014 JTF (Japan Translation Federation) Translation Festival
  • 　　Creating a New Era of Translation: Quality Management Innovation for Diverse Needs,
  • 　　Setting translation quality standards and quality management processes tailored to the content
  • 　- 2015 TAUS* Executive Forum in Tokyo 2015
  • 　　The Potential of Utilizing Japanese-Origin MT Engines in Industrial Translation
  • 　　*Translation Automation Users Society

Related Services

Machine Translation (MT) Service

How to Apply

Please apply for participation in this seminar here.

  • We will get back to you from our representative.
  • *This seminar has ended its application acceptance.

    • Application Deadline

    October 22, 2015 (Thursday)

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about the content of this seminar, please contact hsweb_inquiry@science.co.jp .

    For inquiries by phone, please contact us at the number below.

    TEL: +81 35-321-3111

    Person in Charge: Business Promotion Department, Saga