Simplified Technical English (STE) is a controlled 900-word core vocabulary and a set of grammar, style and syntax rules. The ASD-STE was developed for aerospace by Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The STE specification helps writers create instructions that are standardized, clear, concise, simple and easy-to-understand by users in 149 countries.
The STE is mandated at Airbus, Textron Aviation, Safran, Boeing, Pilatus, BAE Systems, NATO, Honeywell, RTX, Northrop Grumman and many global aerospace companies.
Custom Technical Dictionary
The SMART linguists use the SMART Text Miner to create a customized, technical dictionary. An average technical dictionary is 5,500 to 8,500 terms. The SMART team can build a custom STE dictionary in 30 days.
Our SMART AI and Aerospace Team
SMART Communications, New York, has a team of AI linguists, writers, programmers, eLearning and digital publishing experts. The SMART Team has 22+ years of publishing and language translation experience, including .xml, .dita and IETMs for digital delivery.
The SMART Team has assisted many aerospace and defense companies to comply with STE mandates. We understand S1000D, ATA2200, MIL-Spec and other digital publishing standards.
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The SMART MAXit Checker
The MAXit Checker is an AI-driven grammar and syntax checker that uses approximately 19,000 Artificial Intelligence (AI) rules and all of the rules from the ASD STE standard. The MAXit software is a plug-in for Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Word and PTC Arbortext Editor. Click for a description of the MAXit functions.
SMART offers a Starter Kit that is ideal for proof-of-concept and is easy to expand. Click for information.
Terminology Management
The SMART Lexicon Manager is an easy-to-use software tool that allows users to manage terminology for ASD STE compliance and collaborative authoring. For small projects, SMART offers a Dictionary Service Pack (DSP). New terms are updated by email.
Technical Writer Training Classes
The participants use the MAXit Checker to learn how to write Simplified Technical English in sessions over three days. Our instructors have many years of experience in how to write Simplified Technical English (STE).
We offer convenient online TEAMS Training for two to five writers. For larger groups, we offer onsite classes. Send an email for costs and course outline.
To write PLAIN ENGLISH for Citizen Services, visit Plain English. See Controlled English for other products.