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As vehicles continue to evolve from transportation tools into fully connected digital platforms, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems are taking center stage. They’re not just dashboards anymore—they’re the interface between the driver, the car, and the digital world. But as these systems become more complex, so does the need for better, smarter documentation. Traditional printed manuals […]

In today’s regulatory landscape, ensuring that your product manuals are accessible to all users—including people with disabilities—is not just a good practice, but a legal necessity. Accessible manuals help you: Whether you’re a device manufacturer, a software provider, or a service operator, your manuals are part of your product. And increasingly, those manuals are delivered […]

In large-scale documentation and localization projects, billing is more than just an administrative task—it’s a direct reflection of your company’s professionalism and reliability. When your deliverables include technical manuals, multilingual user guides, and complex language localization for dozens of product models, the billing process can quickly become just as complex as the production itself. Even […]

When it comes to competing in the global medical device market, it’s no longer just about the product itself. Today, the quality of your Instructions for Use (IFU) plays a critical role. In the medical field, IFUs are not just user manuals, they are regulatory documents considered part of the product by authorities around the […]

ANSI Z535.6, titled “Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials,” is the U.S. national standard that provides guidance on how to write and present safety messages in documentation such as product manuals, installation guides, user instructions, and marketing materials. This article breaks down the key principles of ANSI Z535.6 with practical […]

In highly regulated industries such as electronics and mechanical manufacturing, user manuals are more than instructional documents—they are legal instruments. A well-structured manual can significantly reduce corporate liability, support international certification, and safeguard user safety. Conversely, poorly written or incomplete manuals can lead to regulatory violations, product recalls, or lawsuits.This article introduces five essential criteria […]

User manuals that meet global standards—not just expectations. No matter how advanced your product is, a poorly written or non-compliant user manual can create serious problems—from safety incidents and customer confusion to denied certifications or lawsuits. For electronics, machinery, robotics, and other complex systems, manuals are no longer just support documents—they’re your first line of […]

This article is Part 1 of Hansem Global’s 35th Anniversary Series, which explores our past, present, and future as a global content and localization partner. Part 1 looks back at how we’ve grown and what sets us apart. Part 2 will examine the challenges we face today across both translation and technical documentation. Part 3 […]