Consultancy for technical documentation: From the initial concept to the right system
We analyse your requirements, develop a viable concept and support you in selecting, implementing and operating suitable systems for your technical documentation.
Good consulting delivers concrete results
You invest in solutions that match your objectives – not in systems that only sound good in theory. You know exactly which changes will advance your documentation. And your team supports the decisions because they are based on solid foundations. You achieve these results through consulting for your technical documentation with kothes:
Objectives and future vision
You are certain that the new system meets your requirements and only invest in what really moves you forward.
Content and information architecture
You create content faster, maintain it more efficiently and reuse it – even with many product variants and languages.
Systems and technical integration
You use tools that fit seamlessly into your IT landscape – without friction, without isolated solutions.
Processes
Your workflows work in day-to-day practice and are accepted by your team – not grand designs that have little to do with reality.
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How kothes supports you with consultancy and system selection for technical documentation
The right information solution in four steps
Every project is different. When we support you throughout the entire journey, our collaboration typically follows four stages. We tailor the scope and level of detail to your starting point and objectives.
Clarifying initial situation and objectives
We assess your content, processes, systems and organisational context. Together, we identify areas for improvement and define how the project’s success will be measured.
Designing and selecting the solution
We develop the professional and technical concept, derive requirements and evaluate suitable solution approaches. If a new system is needed, we support the selection and testing.
Implementing the solution and empowering the team
We set up structures, processes and systems, connect interfaces and support the migration of existing content. Our training prepares your team for the new way of working.
Supporting operations and further development
Once you are up and running, we support you with day-to-day operations as needed. Together, we review your experience in practice and systematically develop your content, processes and system functionality.
We support companies throughout the entire lifecycle of their technical writing
From historically evolved workflows to a unified documentation organisation
A new standard for technical information: SCHAKO partners with kothes to establish digital processes
SCHAKO KG, a manufacturer of components and systems for ventilation and air conditioning technology with a focus on solutions for buildings and industrial applications, set out in 2024 to professionalise their technical documentation by defining standardised cross-site processes, clarifying responsibilities and introducing a CCMS (component content management system) as the basis for modular content. kothes supported SCHAKO throughout this journey – from the structured assessment of the current situation and the selection of a suitable authoring system through to the implementation of the Paligo system from the manufacturer of the same name, including a proof of concept.
“We were particularly impressed by kothes’ technical know-how and many years of industry experience in the field of content management systems for technical documentation. We received ideal advice throughout the entire selection phase and were finally able to find a system that precisely fits our processes and requirements.”
Frank Schmidt
Head of Technical Service
Continental Automotive Aftermarket
“With Paligo and the new processes, our Technical Documentation department has reached a completely new level: We now have clear roles, transparent workflows and a platform where everyone works together. Changes and new requirements are now channelled properly through the request portal, we can reuse content in a targeted way and deliver it appropriately for different audiences. kothes helped us turn many isolated activities into a professional, future-ready documentation organisation.”
Nicole Eisl
Head of Technical Documentation
SCHAKO KG
“The result is excellent! Our employees no longer have to carry around large documents, and our customers can easily find the information they need on their own.”
Christian Schmithüsen
Technical Editor and Project Manager
TROX SE
“We were particularly impressed by kothes’ technical know-how and many years of industry experience in the field of content management systems for technical documentation. We received ideal advice throughout the entire selection phase and were finally able to find a system that precisely fits our processes and requirements.”
Frank Schmidt
Head of Technical Service
Continental Automotive Aftermarket
“With Paligo and the new processes, our Technical Documentation department has reached a completely new level: We now have clear roles, transparent workflows and a platform where everyone works together. Changes and new requirements are now channelled properly through the request portal, we can reuse content in a targeted way and deliver it appropriately for different audiences. kothes helped us turn many isolated activities into a professional, future-ready documentation organisation.”
Nicole Eisl
Head of Technical Documentation
SCHAKO KG
Is kothes the right partner for your company?
We are a good match if you ...
are looking for an independent, vendor-neutral system selection.
want to benefit from the practical experience of technical writers using different systems.
do not only want to compare functions, but also take content, processes and daily authoring work into account.
want to obtain consulting, system selection and system implementation from a single source.
are also looking for a reliable partner for licences, hosting, support or operation.
want to further develop an existing system or determine whether switching systems is the right choice.
We are probably not the best solution if you …
expect a complex system to be fully implemented and operational within just a few days, regardless of the circumstances.
assume that a system organises content and processes on its own without a professional concept.
do not want to schedule time for familiarisation, qualification and the involvement of future users.
Recognised by customers, employees and industry bodies alike
We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 17100 and ISO 18587, meeting internationally recognised standards for quality management, translation services and post-editing of machine translation.
Our customers rate us 9.2 out of 10. This score reflects our commitment to building strong partnerships and delivering reliable service.
We follow automotive industry standards and actively invest in data protection, information security and availability.
Our employees rate kothes highly, well above the average. This reflects our positive company culture and the quality of our working relationships.
tekom Germany has honoured us with its Documentation Award (Dokupreis) on several occasions for outstanding technical documentation projects.
We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 17100 and ISO 18587, meeting internationally recognised standards for quality management, translation services and post-editing of machine translation.
Our customers rate us 9.2 out of 10. This score reflects our commitment to building strong partnerships and delivering reliable service.
We follow automotive industry standards and actively invest in data protection, information security and availability.
Our employees rate kothes highly, well above the average. This reflects our positive company culture and the quality of our working relationships.
tekom Germany has honoured us with its Documentation Award (Dokupreis) on several occasions for outstanding technical documentation projects.
We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 17100 and ISO 18587, meeting internationally recognised standards for quality management, translation services and post-editing of machine translation.
Our customers rate us 9.2 out of 10. This score reflects our commitment to building strong partnerships and delivering reliable service.
We follow automotive industry standards and actively invest in data protection, information security and availability.
Our employees rate kothes highly, well above the average. This reflects our positive company culture and the quality of our working relationships.
tekom Germany has honoured us with its Documentation Award (Dokupreis) on several occasions for outstanding technical documentation projects.
We provide independent advice for all systems
From selection, through decision-making, purchase, integration, go-live and on to day-to-day operation: We are at your side. In doing so, we consider all systems that could be suitable for our customers on an individual basis. Here is a selection:
