Member since Nov '05

Working languages:
English to Finnish
German to Finnish
Swedish to Finnish
Spanish to Finnish
Finnish to English

Technical Translations V-M Valimaa Oy - Veli-Matti Valimaa
Technical, medical, business for 25 yrs

Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Local time: 10:54 EDT (GMT-4)

Native in: English Native in English, Finnish Native in Finnish
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Software localization, Voiceover (dubbing), Training, Desktop publishing, Project management
Expertise
Specializes in:
ManufacturingEngineering (general)
Medical: InstrumentsAutomotive / Cars & Trucks
Marketing / Market ResearchMechanics / Mech Engineering
Computers (general)IT (Information Technology)
Computers: SoftwareElectronics / Elect Eng

Rates

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 272, Questions answered: 102, Questions asked: 7
Project History 20 projects entered
Project DetailsProject SummaryCorroboration

Translation
Volume: 4000 chars
Completed: May 2006
Languages:
Swedish to Finnish
Translation of Logistics Company's Website

Translation of the website www.exte.se into Finnish. Exte is an advanced timber transportation equipment company.

Transport / Transportation / Shipping, Marketing / Market Research, Transport / Transportation / Shipping
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 8000 words
Completed: May 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Fax/Printer Operating Instructions' Update

Ricoh Fax Option 2000 Update of Main Operator's Operating Instructions

IT (Information Technology), Electronics / Elect Eng, Computers (general)
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 100 pages
Completed: Apr 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Translation of Orthopedic Product Catalogue

Comprehensive orthopedic support product catalogue of BORT. Translation included also verification with the German original version.

Medical (general), Medical: Health Care
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 60000 words
Completed: Apr 2006
Languages:
German to Finnish
Logistics& Storage Company Product catalogue and Company Brochure

220 page detailed, comphrehensive product catalogue and company brochure of SSI Schäfer GmBH. We also translated their website in May 2006.

Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.), Transport / Transportation / Shipping
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 16000 words
Completed: Apr 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Technical Manual of Machine Tools

Okuma CNC

Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 36000 chars
Completed: Apr 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Automatic Measuring Function User Manual

Makino automatic measuring function

Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Automation & Robotics
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 30000 words
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Automobile Owner's Manual

Nissan Micra Owner's Manual

Automotive / Cars & Trucks
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 20 pages
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Translation of Safety regulations



Human Resources, Ships, Sailing, Maritime
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 8000 words
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
German to Finnish
Weighing Machine Technical Manual Translation



Engineering: Industrial, Automation & Robotics, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 15000 words
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
User Manual Translation for Packing Machine



Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Manufacturing
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 18000 words
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Adaptive Controls System User Manual

Optimil XL machining tool user's manual

Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 21000 words
Completed: Mar 2006
Languages:
German to Finnish
Machine Tool Control System User Manual Update

Heidenhain TNC320 Control System- this project is one of several Heidenhain user, technical, maintenance manual and software translations that I've completed during the last 10 years.

Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 56 pages
Completed: Jan 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Multimedia Projector Owner's Manual

Turn-key localization project of the English language operator's manual of an advanced SANYO multimedia projector into Finnish. The outsourcer is Finnish importer of this equipment.

Electronics / Elect Eng, IT (Information Technology), Media / Multimedia
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 110000 words
Completed: Jan 2006
Languages:
German to Finnish
Diagnostic Tool Software for Automobile

This is a diagnostic tool that that the service engineers (of Audi)when servicing cars. I translated the software for this tool.

Automotive / Cars & Trucks, Automation & Robotics
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 4000 words
Completed: Jan 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Google Adwords Translation

Google adwords for an international power protection, UPS, data center cooling solution manufacturer.

Advertising / Public Relations, Electronics / Elect Eng, Marketing / Market Research
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 20000 words
Completed: Nov 2005
Languages:
English to Finnish
Forklift technical manual

Nissan forklift

Transport / Transportation / Shipping, Automotive / Cars & Trucks, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 7000 words
Duration: Apr 2006 to May 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Marketing Material of Software Manufacturer (ongoing)

This is an ongoing project of translating Adobe's marketing material.

IT (Information Technology), Computers: Software, Computers (general)
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 10000 words
Duration: Feb 2006 to May 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Recording scripts & User guides of Clinical Pharmaceutical Trials

Translated several recording scripts and user quick reference guides for interactive voice recognition system that is used in pharmaceutical clinical tests.

Medical (general), Medical: Instruments, Medical: Pharmaceuticals
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 5000 words
Duration: Apr 2006 to May 2006
Languages:
Swedish to Finnish
Marketing material of Software Manufacturer (ongoing)

Ongoing project to translate Adobe's monthly customer newsletters and brochures etc.

IT (Information Technology), Computers: Software, Computers (general)
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 13000 words
Duration: Jan 2006 to May 2006
Languages:
English to Finnish
Proofreading of Clinical Recording Scripts and User Guide

Editing of several recording scripts and one user guide of Interactive voice recognition system that is used is pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Medical (general), Medical: Instruments, Medical: Pharmaceuticals
 No comment.


Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, Check | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Company size <3 employees
Year established 1985
Currencies accepted Euro (eur), U. S. dollars (usd)
Standards / Certification(s) Notary Approved
Translation education Master's degree - Helsinki University of Technology
Experience Years of experience: 38. Registered at ProZ.com: Sep 2005. Became a member: Nov 2005.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to Finnish (Tekniikan Akateemiset, Helsinki, Finland)
English to Finnish (Tekniikan Akateemiset, Helsinki, Finland )
German to Finnish (Tekniikan Akateemiset, Helsinki, Finland)
Memberships N/A
TeamsEnglish to Finnish translation team
Software Adobe Acrobat, Idiom, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Autocad, PageMaker, Ventura, Word, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, SDLX, STAR Transit, Trados Studio
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Technical Translations V-M Valimaa Oy endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.0).
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
Veli started his career as a technical translator in 1983 when he was still studying at Helsinki University of Technology. Since his M.Sc (mech.eng) graduation in 1985, he was a full-time translator till he passed away in 2023. I joined him in 2004 after a 15 year corporate career in high tech international businesses. I have a M.Sc. degree in electronics (Helsinki University of Technology, currently Aalto Univ.) and M.Sc. in Economics (Helsinki School of Business). I have lived and worked in Finland, Germany, and in the U.S. Currently, I run translation business both in Finland V-M Valimaa Oy) and the U.S (Rinttila, Inc)  so you can deal either with an European or an American company.

I specialize and have experience in medical instruments, IT, medical instruments, telecommunications, electronics, marketing, sales, business management, and accounting, measuring instruments, SW, HW, electronics, marketing, sales, business management, corporate governance, Sales training, HR documents and. Types of documents: technical and user manuals, brochures, and other marketing materials, contracts, agreements, material safety data sheets, EN standards, web sites, software strings.

We have worked for numerous manufacturers including Abacus,  Adidas, Adige, Adobe, Amada, APC, Atlas (Valmet), Atrion, Audi, Audio-Technica, Beka-Mak, Biegemaster, Birlik, Blohm, BrainLab, Bridgeport, Brother, Brüel Kjær&Vibro, Burkhardt+Weber, Campath, Canon, Casinolux, Castor/Roehmfeld, Cemsa, Circutor, Compass, Copre, , Cybelec, Davi, Dainichi, Denn, Donewell, Draeger, Durmazlar, Dynacord, Electrolux, EMAG, Emko, ENC, Epson, Ex-Cell-O, Exte, Fac, Fanuc, Fastems, Ford, Fuji, Gardner Denver, GE Medical, Glauchau, Georg Fischer, Hardinge, Heber, Heidelberg, Heidenhain, HP, Innse-Berardi, Imt Intermato, Jeager, Jungheinrich, Kenwood, Kitamura, Komori, Konica, Macri, Maggun, Mazak, Medidata, Metba, Microsoft, Miyano, Modeva, Motorola, Mölnlycke, Neles, Niles, Nissan Europe, Nextrom, Nortel, Nova Strobe, Nuova, Okuma, Omera, Ona, Pegard, Pensotti, Pfizer, Praxis, Printmaster, Promecam, Pullmax, Raven, Rexroth, Ricoh, Saarlouis, Sahinler, Salvagnini, Sanyo, Scania, SSI Schäfer, Schenck, Schiess, Schuler, Sicodan, Sinumerik, SMV, Sonos, Sony, Soundtronic, Spiro, Stam, Tacchi, Taylormade, Tilgun, Toma, TomTom, Toshiba, Tranemo, Ursviken, Visodata, Voumard, Wacker, Worldcom, Yasda, Xerox
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Total pts earned: 276
PRO-level pts: 272


Top languages (PRO)
English to Finnish204
German to Finnish54
Finnish to English10
Spanish to Finnish4
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering177
Medical31
Other23
Bus/Financial16
Marketing12
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Electronics / Elect Eng72
Engineering (general)24
Mechanics / Mech Engineering23
Automotive / Cars & Trucks22
Business/Commerce (general)20
Medical (general)15
Medical: Instruments12
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Project History Summary
Total projects20
With client feedback0
Corroborated0
0 positive (0 entries)
positive0
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation19
Editing/proofreading1
Language pairs
English to Finnish14
German to Finnish4
Swedish to Finnish2
Specialty fields
Mechanics / Mech Engineering9
Transport / Transportation / Shipping4
IT (Information Technology)4
Electronics / Elect Eng3
Computers (general)3
Manufacturing3
Automotive / Cars & Trucks3
Marketing / Market Research2
Computers: Software2
Medical: Instruments2
Medical: Pharmaceuticals2
Medical: Health Care1
Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)1
Ships, Sailing, Maritime1
Engineering: Industrial1
Media / Multimedia1
Advertising / Public Relations1
Other fields
Automation & Robotics5
Medical (general)3
Human Resources1
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