Yifan Zhang

This session centers on the core concept of translation engineering, exploring how the language services industry can transition from a "craftsmanship" model that relies on individual experience to a replicable, continuously optimizable "industrialized" production system. Translation engineering consists of four pillars: Standardization Unified processes and standards to reduce inconsistency Assetization Accumulating translation memories, termbases, and linguistic assets Automation Replacing repetitive labor with tools and AI Datafication Measuring quality and guiding decisions through data The session will begin by examining industry challenges and the bottlenecks of traditional translation models, then expand on each of the four pillars of engineering, and conclude with the closed-loop mechanism of "continuous optimization."