Some time ago, we reported on the introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP for short) in Europe. It is being gradually introduced or required for an increasing number of product groups. This raises the question in the industry of how such a product passport should be organized and what information should be included in the DPP. In this context, a standardization mandate was issued [...]
My field of work as a technical writer is interdisciplinary. I deal not only with technical issues, but also with legal, regulatory, linguistic, and instructional matters. In addition, specialized knowledge of tools, information models, and publication processes is often required. These multifaceted tasks bring me into contact with various experts with whom I collaborate. Technical experts such as developers, programmers, and engineers provide me with technical information [...]
The use of AI in technical writing holds great potential but also carries risks. In a one-day seminar, tecteam explores the application of this technology by addressing relevant questions. Basics: What is AI, and what is generative AI? What can AI do, and what can’t it do? What are its strengths, and where are its limitations? [...]
Technical documentation is undergoing rapid change. New technologies and requirements—such as artificial intelligence in text creation, modular information architectures, content delivery portals, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP)—are shaping discussions among experts. They demonstrate what is already possible today and what will be indispensable in the near future. Between Progress and Real-World Practice [...]
Convincing management of the importance of technical documentation (TD) requires a targeted argument based on business objectives—namely: costs, efficiency, risk minimization, quality, and customer satisfaction. Personal conviction or idealism is generally not enough. Here is a practical strategy for convincing management: 1. Formulate the business [...]
This blog post is intended for beginners and those new to the technical communication industry who want to gain a better understanding of what the many different job titles in technical communication actually entail. Understanding Job Titles in Technical Communication The range of responsibilities in technical communication is constantly growing, expanding, and becoming more specialized. Anyone seeking a deeper insight into the [...]
From a technical writing perspective, two standards are particularly relevant for the creation of software user information: ISO/IEC/IEEE 26513:2017 Systems and Software Engineering—Requirements for Testers and Reviewers of Information for Users; ISO/IEC/IEEE 26514:2022 Systems and Software Engineering—Design and Development of Information for Users. These two standards, which are available in English, refer to [...]
Digital Documentation Regulated Explicitly for the First Time With the entry into force of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 in 2024, the digital provision of operating instructions and declarations of conformity, as well as a digital contact option, were explicitly mentioned in the text of the law for the first time. Until then, the prevailing interpretation was that these documents had to be supplied in printed form—even though this was never explicitly required. [...]
Why Translators and Technical Writers Have Surprisingly Much in Common Translators and technical writers make technical information accessible. But there are even more parallels between these two professions, as I discovered on my journey from technical translator to technical writer. Eight months of theoretical study, followed by three months as an intern to gain my “first” professional experience—is it worth it? [...]
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