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Learn from the experts at Hansem Global; our blog series delivers insider strategies, tips, and insights on translation and localization to help you excel in Asian markets and beyond.
Forklift License for a Technical Writer? Manuals Start on the Floor
A good manual does not start with good writing. It starts with understanding the user: how they encounter the product, what they try to do in real conditions, where they hesitate, and where errors happen. That difference matters even more for equipment like forklifts, where safety and productivity are inseparable. A specification sheet can tell […]
Reducing Regulatory Risk with Data-Driven Documentation Quality Control
In global manufacturing, technical documentation is no longer a “product accessory.” It is a risk asset that directly affects regulatory compliance, legal exposure, and time-to-market. For organizations managing 50+ languages at scale, even small documentation errors can trigger customs delays, forced rework, product holds, recalls, or expensive legal consequences. At Hansem Global, we combine 35 […]
Manual Errors That Can Stop a Launch: Not “Unclear Instructions,” but “Specification Failures”
Most teams define a “good manual” as clear writing and clean design. In global manufacturing, that is only half of release quality. The other half is release control: the specification and compliance elements that must be correct at the final PDF gate—issue date, revision, required statements, barcode/QR integrity, and other seemingly minor fields that can […]
Beyond the Booklet: 6 Ways to Redefine the Paradigm of Manual Production
In today’s hyper-connected global market, a product manual is no longer just a “troubleshooting guide”—it is a strategic asset that defines your brand’s first impression and ensures seamless communication with customers worldwide. As the digital landscape evolves, so must the way we create and manage technical content. Drawing on 35 years of expertise and our […]
Lean Content Engineering: 5 Intelligent Strategies to Revolutionize Your Manual Content Assets in the AI Era
Is your global content strategy facing these roadblocks? If your company is accelerating global expansion while prioritizing design and brand experience, it’s time to look at Hansem Global’s “Lean Content Engineering.” By moving away from rigid, high-cost Content Management Systems (CMS) and leveraging proprietary structural technology and sentence-level management, Hansem Global delivers both unparalleled productivity […]
Creating Optimal Immersive Content to Maximize Learning Impact with Rise 360
In the modern corporate landscape, training has evolved far beyond the mere delivery of information. It is shifting toward immersive learning—content that is immediately applicable to the workplace. For global enterprises tasked with training a diverse, large-scale workforce, there is a critical need for content that is efficient, engaging, and designed for high retention. As […]
Automating Documentation Quality: Hansem Global QA Suite
As products become more complex and the number of localized languages increases, managing documentation quality—especially for user manuals and technical documents—has become significantly more challenging. Manual quality checks often fail to catch recurring issues, and under tight deadlines, even minor oversights can result in costly delivery errors. At Hansem Global, we developed the QA Suite, […]
The Secret to Content Recycling: How a Content Library Powers Efficiency and Consistency
As tech advances at breakneck speed, products like smartphones, TVs, and appliances regularly upgrade in features, creating the need for new user manuals for each release. However, since the core functionality and usage don’t change drastically, much of the content can be reused across models. Industries such as automotive and camera manufacturing face similar needs; […]