Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)

At Caulingo, we specialize in Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)—a structured process where our expert linguists refine and correct AI-generated translations to match professional standards. Our MTPE services allow businesses to benefit from the speed and cost-efficiency of machine translation, while ensuring that the final content meets linguistic precision, industry-specific terminology, and cultural appropriateness.

What is MTPE and How Does It Work?

MTPE is the process of reviewing, refining, and improving machine-translated content through expert human intervention. At Caulingo, we offer two levels of MTPE depending on the complexity of the text and the required quality standards:

1. Light Post-Editing (LPE) – Fast & Efficient

  • Minimal intervention, correcting major errors in grammar, syntax, and terminology.
  • Ensures basic readability and accuracy while maintaining the raw MT output.
  • Suitable for internal documents, technical manuals, and content that does not require a high stylistic standard.
  • Focus on speed and cost savings, making it ideal for large-scale translations with short turnaround times.

2. Full Post-Editing (FPE) – High-Quality, Human-Like Output

  • Comprehensive review and correction of grammar, syntax, terminology, style, and fluency.
  • Adapting content to ensure natural flow, tone consistency, and localization for target audiences.
  • Suitable for marketing materials, legal texts, medical documentation, and customer-facing content.
  • A deep quality check, ensuring compliance with industry-specific terminology and regulatory requirements.

Why Choose Caulingo for MTPE?

1. Expertise in AI-Enhanced Linguistic Services

  • Our team combines linguistic expertise with AI-powered workflows, enabling us to refine machine-translated output into high-quality, natural language.
  • We work with leading neural machine translation (NMT) engines, including Google Translate, DeepL, Microsoft Translator, and custom-trained AI models tailored for specific industries.
  • Specialized MTPE workflows for technical, medical, legal, and financial documents, ensuring domain-specific accuracy.

2. Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • All MTPE projects go through a structured QA process, including:
    • Error categorization and correction to enhance accuracy.
    • Terminology verification using pre-approved glossaries.
    • Final human proofreading for style, clarity, and localization.
  • Industry-standard compliance with ISO 18587 (Post-Editing of Machine Translation Output), ensuring a structured quality control process.
  • Terminology consistency across multiple languages using customized term bases and translation memories.

3. Industry-Specific MTPE Solutions

At Caulingo, we understand that MT output varies significantly depending on the industry and content type. Our post-editing services are designed for:

  • Lifesciences & Medical Translations: Ensuring clinical trial documentation, pharmaceutical texts, and medical reports meet compliance and patient safety standards.
  • Legal & Financial Translations: Correcting legal contracts, compliance documents, and financial reports to meet strict regulatory and accuracy requirements.
  • E-Commerce & Marketing: Enhancing product descriptions, website content, and digital marketing materials for global audiences while ensuring cultural sensitivity.
  • Technical & Engineering Documents: Refining user manuals, patents, and technical specifications to ensure precision and clarity.

4. Cost-Effective & Scalable Translation Solutions

  • Significant cost savings compared to traditional human translation.
  • Faster turnaround times, enabling businesses to scale their multilingual content efforts without compromising on quality.
  • Custom workflow integration for businesses using in-house MT engines, allowing seamless adaptation into their localization pipeline.

5. AI & Human Collaboration for the Best Results

  • Custom AI integration for companies seeking an optimized hybrid translation approach.
  • Adaptive learning models, where AI engines improve over time through our linguist feedback loop.
  • Our post-editors continuously enhance the MT output, ensuring ongoing improvements in quality and efficiency.

Beyond MTPE: Caulingo’s Comprehensive Linguistic Services

At Caulingo, we go beyond MT post-editing to offer a full spectrum of AI-driven linguistic services, including:

  • Neural Machine Translation (NMT) Consulting – Helping businesses optimize their own MT models for industry-specific applications.
  • AI-Generated Content Localization – Ensuring machine-generated texts sound natural, persuasive, and culturally relevant.
  • Terminology & Data Training for AI Models – Creating custom translation memories and AI training datasets to enhance MT performance.

With a boutique approach to AI-powered translation services, Caulingo ensures that technology works for you—not the other way around. Whether you need fast, scalable translations or human-refined content for mission-critical applications, we deliver tailored solutions that balance efficiency and accuracy.

Let’s optimize your machine translation workflow—without compromising on quality, clarity, or credibility.