Frequently Asked Questions

Everything About STE & our STE Analyzer

Get expert answers about ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English, and how our STE Analyzer can transform your technical writing workflow.

FAQ

STE Basics

What is ASD-STE100?

ASD-STE100 is an international standard for Simplified Technical English (STE) developed by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).

It provides:

  • Controlled vocabulary with approximately 900 approved words
  • Simplified grammar rules to reduce complexity
  • Writing guidelines for clearer technical communication
  • Industry standards adopted by aerospace, defense, and manufacturing

The standard helps create documentation that is easier to read, understand, and translate into other languages.

What industries use Simplified Technical English?

STE is widely adopted across multiple industries where clear technical communication is critical:

Primary Industries:

  • Aerospace - Aircraft manuals, maintenance procedures
  • Automotive - Vehicle service manuals
  • Medical Devices - User instructions, safety procedures

Companies Using STE:

  • Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier
  • Rolls-Royce, General Electric
  • Siemens, Honeywell
  • Caterpillar, John Deere

What are the benefits of using STE?

Measurable Benefits:

  • 40% reduction in translation time and costs
  • 60% fewer customer support queries
  • 50% improvement in comprehension scores
  • 30% faster document review processes

Business Impact:

  • Improved global communication
  • Reduced training time for international teams
  • Lower localization costs
  • Enhanced safety compliance

Tool Features

How accurate is My STE Buddy's analysis?

My STE Buddy achieves 99.2% accuracy in STE compliance analysis through:

  • Advanced NLP - AI-powered linguistic analysis
  • Machine Learning - Continuously improving algorithms
  • Rule Coverage - Many ASD-STE100 writing rules
  • Real-world Testing - Validated on thousands of aerospace documents
Pro Tip: Our AI can identify complex violations that manual checking often misses, including noun clusters, passive voice usage, and prohibited word variations.

What document types can I analyze?

My STE Buddy supports various document formats and text types:

Document Types:

  • Plain text files (.txt)
  • Direct text input (up to 10,000 words)

Content Types:

  • User manuals and guides
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Safety instructions
  • Technical specifications

Pricing & Plans

How much does My STE Buddy cost?

Professional Plan: $89.95/year

  • Unlimited STE analysis (up to 10,000 words per check)
  • Many ASD-STE100 rule checks
  • Real-time feedback and suggestions
  • Email support

Enterprise Plans: Custom pricing for teams with API access, bulk processing, and priority support.

Free Trial: Try our tool with up to 50 words before purchasing.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major payment methods through our secure payment processor Fastspring:

  • Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  • Digital Payments: PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Bank Transfers: Available for enterprise accounts
  • Currency: USD, EUR, GBP supported

All payments are processed securely with 256-bit SSL encryption.

Technical Questions

Does My STE Buddy store my documents?

No, we have a strict zero data retention policy.

  • Documents are analyzed in real-time and immediately deleted
  • No caching or temporary storage of customer content
  • All processing happens in-memory during analysis
  • EU-based servers for maximum privacy protection
  • GDPR compliant data handling procedures
Privacy First: Your intellectual property and sensitive technical information remain completely private and secure.

Can I integrate My STE Buddy with my existing workflow?

Yes, we offer comprehensive API integration options:

REST API Features:

  • Real-time text analysis endpoints
  • Batch document processing
  • JSON response format
  • Rate limiting and authentication

Integration Examples:

  • Content Management Systems
  • Document authoring tools
  • Automated workflows
  • Quality assurance pipelines

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How fast is the analysis?

Lightning-fast processing with enterprise-grade performance:

  • Real-time analysis: Results in under 2 seconds
  • Bulk processing: Up to 10,000 words per request
  • Concurrent analysis: Multiple documents simultaneously
  • API response time: <200ms average for typical documents

Our advanced NLP engine processes your text instantly, providing immediate feedback for iterative writing improvement.

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