What makes a good specialized text? And how does a good specialized translation arise from it? The question of communication optimization in specialized translation lies at the intersection of translation studies and specialized communication research. Franziska Heidrich first presents the various research strands related to the writing, communication, and translation processes, as well as to specialized communication and the specialized translation process. Following this, she discusses quality criteria, methods of quality assessment, and possibilities for communication optimization in specialized texts and translations. The core of the investigation is a model that connects the actors and texts involved in the specialized translation process, along with their characteristics and the relationships operating across different dimensions.