MANUALS

Manual Production

Proven expertise built on history
Optimal manuals, shaped by the ability to anticipate what comes next

Since our founding in 1954, we have spent 70 years at the forefront of document production. Those years have not simply been a long accumulation of practical work. From the early development of PC-based electronic editing systems in the early 1980s, through the adoption of DTP, CMS and translation support tools, to our response to globalization — we have consistently anticipated the changes of each era and kept innovating the manual production process.

With the know-how cultivated over many years, our proficiency with advanced technology, and a sophisticated security framework backed by an international standard (ISO/IEC 27001), we deliver, as a one-stop service, manuals that truly communicate and maximize the value of your products.

We solve challenges like these
in manual production

We cannot make it
in time for the product release
We want to produce both print (PDF)
and web manuals efficiently
We want to convey specialist
content in an accessible way
Our data is scattered
and not properly managed
We need technician manuals
and periodic inspection sheets
We deploy in many languages and
want to reduce translation costs

What sets CMC XMANICOM's manual production apart

01.

Strong information-structuring skills and a commitment to quality

We excel at accurately organizing and extracting the information required for drafting from the vast product materials our customers entrust to us. In addition to meeting your requirements, we write with the usability of the reader firmly in mind.

By setting review processes optimized for each project and our own quality management targets, we deliver quality that exceeds expectations.

Manual production inherently involves a great deal of undisclosed pre-launch information. We manage that information rigorously under a strict security framework, granting access only to the members assigned to the relevant project.

02.

Staff with deep product and technical knowledge

We have a particularly strong track record in the automotive field. Our technical writers hold specialist knowledge — including certified automotive mechanic qualifications — and accurately interpret complex technical documents, restructuring them into text that works best for the end user.

For example, when writing removal and installation procedures, we provide clear explanations that reflect real-world serviceability and the practical techniques for the job. For fault diagnosis, we build and propose procedures that are safe, efficient and accurate.

We also propose content designed around the characteristics of digital media such as HTML, with attention to searchability, appropriate information volume and overall usability.

03.

An extensive track record in manual illustration

Our work is handled by a highly knowledgeable production team with experience in manuals and technical materials for major manufacturers. We propose illustrations from the user's point of view, refined for maximum clarity.

We value close communication with our customers and handle everything smoothly, from a single illustration to large-scale, high-volume production.

04.

Japan Manual Contest award winner

The Nissan LEAF owner's manual, whose document production CMC XMANICOM CO., Ltd. (*1) was involved in, simultaneously received both the Grand Prize and the Safety Award in the general printed manual category of the Japan Manual Contest 2014 (*2).

  • *1. Company name at the time (2014): Maruboshi Co., Ltd.
  • *2. Organized by the Japan Technical Communicators Association

Manual production services in detail

Technical Writing

More than just writing — we produce technical writing that uses technology to communicate correctly

Writing is carried out by staff with product and technical knowledge, including in the automotive field. Through information from design departments and direct product research, we pursue accurate, easy-to-understand communication.

  • User manuals (products and vehicles)
  • Quick guides
  • Technical manuals (service manuals)
  • Periodic inspection materials

We handle a wide range of product-related documentation.

Content Design

Design that is not only clear and readable,
but built for multilingual deployment and future updates

We can produce content in a wide range of applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, XML-DITA, and automated composition systems.

We propose production methods that match your requirements and support the ongoing reuse of content.

We also pursue clear illustrations designed around the actual scenarios in which they will be used.

Single-Source, Multi-Use

Print and upload at once from a single set of data —
with the right data design proposed for you

We reuse the data you provide and propose optimal content solutions built around a single-source, multi-use approach.

Localization

Specialist content translated appropriately —
delivered with ATOM Knowledge, our secure Japanese-developed AI translation service

We meet a broad range of translation needs and support the success of your global business, covering more than 20 languages.

From conventional human translation to low-cost AI-assisted translation, we propose a variety of approaches to suit your requirements.

We also offer ATOM Knowledge, an AI translation service that runs in a secure environment.

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