diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua b/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
index 431b2ee..83568cb 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/nuclear_reactor.lua
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ local fuel_type = "technic:uranium_fuel"  -- The reactor burns this
 local digiline_meltdown = technic.config:get_bool("enable_nuclear_reactor_digiline_selfdestruct")
 local digiline_remote_path = minetest.get_modpath("digiline_remote")
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local reactor_desc = S("@1 Nuclear Reactor Core", S("HV"))
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
index 98a0537..a608560 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local tube_entry = "^pipeworks_tube_connection_metallic.png"
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ local function set_quarry_formspec(meta)
 	local formspec = "size[6,4.3]"..
 		"list[context;cache;0,1;4,3;]"..
 		"item_image[4.8,0;1,1;technic:quarry]"..
-		"label[0,0.2;"..S("%s Quarry"):format("HV").."]"..
+		"label[0,0.2;"..S("@1 Quarry", "HV").."]"..
 		"field[4.3,3.5;2,1;size;"..S("Radius:")..";"..radius.."]"
 	if meta:get_int("enabled") == 0 then
 		formspec = formspec.."button[4,1;2,1;enable;"..S("Disabled").."]"
@@ -46,11 +46,11 @@ end
 local function set_quarry_demand(meta)
 	local radius = meta:get_int("size")
 	local diameter = radius*2 + 1
-	local machine_name = S("%s Quarry"):format("HV")
+	local machine_name = S("@1 Quarry", "HV")
 	local do_purge = meta:get_int("purge_on") == 1
 	if meta:get_int("enabled") == 0 or do_purge then
 		local infotext = do_purge and
-			S("%s purging cache") or S("%s Disabled")
+			S("@1 purging cache") or S("%s Disabled")
 		meta:set_string("infotext", infotext:format(machine_name))
 		meta:set_int("HV_EU_demand", 0)
 	elseif meta:get_int("dug") == diameter*diameter * (quarry_dig_above_nodes+1+quarry_max_depth) then
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua b/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
index a4605f2..ac64ed4 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/lamp.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 -- Illuminates a 7x7x3(H) volume below itself with light bright as the sun.
 
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local desc = S("@1 Lamp", S("LV"))
 local active_desc = S("@1 Active", desc)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/led.lua b/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
index 3786ab7..6b18bb9 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/led.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 -- LED
 -- Intended primarily as a core component for LED lamps.
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local desc = S("@1 LED", S("LV"))
 local active_desc = S("@1 Active", desc)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua b/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
index 3bbb441..3a17304 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/music_player.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 -- LV Music player.
 -- The player can play music. But it is high ampage!
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 minetest.register_alias("music_player", "technic:music_player")
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ end
 local run = function(pos, node)
 	local meta         = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 	local eu_input     = meta:get_int("LV_EU_input")
-	local machine_name = S("%s Music Player"):format("LV")
+	local machine_name = S("@1 Music Player", "LV")
 	local demand       = 150
 
 	local current_track = meta:get_int("current_track")
@@ -38,19 +38,19 @@ local run = function(pos, node)
 	end
 
 	if meta:get_int("active") == 0 then
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Idle", machine_name))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_demand", 0)
 		return
 	end
 
 	if eu_input < demand then
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Unpowered"):format(machine_name))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Unpowered", machine_name))
 		if music_handle then
 			minetest.sound_stop(music_handle)
 			music_handle = nil
 		end
 	elseif eu_input >= demand then
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Active"):format(machine_name))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Active", machine_name))
 		if not music_handle then
 			music_handle = play_track(pos, current_track)
 		end
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ local function set_display(meta)
 	meta:set_string("formspec",
 			"size[4,4.5]"..
 			"item_image[0,0;1,1;technic:music_player]"..
-			"label[1,0;"..S("%s Music Player"):format("LV").."]"..
+			"label[1,0;"..S("@1 Music Player", "LV").."]"..
 			"button[0,1;1,1;track1;1]"..
 			"button[1,1;1,1;track2;2]"..
 			"button[2,1;1,1;track3;3]"..
@@ -86,11 +86,11 @@ local function set_display(meta)
 			"label[0,4;"..minetest.formspec_escape(
 				meta:get_int("active") == 0 and
 					S("Stopped") or
-					S("Current track %s"):format(meta:get_int("current_track"))).."]")
+					S("Current track @1", "current_track")).."]")
 end
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
-	description = S("%s Music Player"):format("LV"),
+	description = S("@1 Music Player", "LV"),
 	tiles = {"technic_music_player_top.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png", "technic_music_player_side.png",
 	         "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png", "technic_music_player_side.png"},
 	groups = {snappy=2, choppy=2, oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:music_player", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Music Player"):format("LV"))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Music Player", "LV"))
 		set_display(meta)
 	end,
 	on_receive_fields = function(pos, formanme, fields, sender)
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua b/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
index b3daedc..4d9c030 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/solar_panel.lua
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 -- They can however also be used separately but with reduced efficiency due to the missing transformer.
 -- Individual panels are less efficient than when the panels are combined into full arrays.
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 
 minetest.register_craft({
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ local run = function(pos, node)
 	-- To take care of some of it solar panels do not work outside daylight hours or if
 	-- built below 0m
 	local pos1 = {x=pos.x, y=pos.y+1, z=pos.z}
-	local machine_name = S("Small Solar %s Generator"):format("LV")
+	local machine_name = S("Small Solar @1 Generator", "LV")
 
 	local light = minetest.get_node_light(pos1, nil)
 	local time_of_day = minetest.get_timeofday()
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ local run = function(pos, node)
 			technic.EU_string(charge_to_give)))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", charge_to_give)
 	else
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Idle"):format(machine_name))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Idle", machine_name))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end
 end
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 		technic_machine=1, technic_lv=1},
 	connect_sides = {"bottom"},
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
-	description = S("Small Solar %s Generator"):format("LV"),
+	description = S("Small Solar @1 Generator", "LV"),
 	active = false,
 	drawtype = "nodebox",
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:solar_panel", {
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Small Solar %s Generator"):format("LV"))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Small Solar @1 Generator", "LV"))
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
 })
diff --git a/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua b/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
index e26224e..394209e 100644
--- a/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/LV/water_mill.lua
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 -- It is a LV EU supplier and fairly low yield (max 180EUs)
 -- It is a little over half as good as the thermal generator.
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ local run = function(pos, node)
 	meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", eu_supply)
 
 	meta:set_string("infotext",
-		S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("LV").." ("..production_level.."%)")
+		S("Hydro @1 Generator", "LV").." ("..production_level.."%)")
 
 	if production_level > 0 and
 	   minetest.get_node(pos).name == "technic:water_mill" then
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ local run = function(pos, node)
 end
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill", {
-	description = S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("LV"),
+	description = S("Hydro @1 Generator", "LV"),
 	tiles = {
 		"technic_water_mill_top.png",
 		"technic_machine_bottom.png"..cable_entry,
@@ -83,14 +83,14 @@ minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill", {
 	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
 	on_construct = function(pos)
 		local meta = minetest.get_meta(pos)
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("LV"))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("Hydro @1 Generator", "LV"))
 		meta:set_int("LV_EU_supply", 0)
 	end,
 	technic_run = run,
 })
 
 minetest.register_node("technic:water_mill_active", {
-	description = S("Hydro %s Generator"):format("LV"),
+	description = S("Hydro @1 Generator", "LV"),
 	tiles = {"technic_water_mill_top_active.png", "technic_machine_bottom.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png",       "technic_water_mill_side.png",
 	         "technic_water_mill_side.png",       "technic_water_mill_side.png"},
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua b/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
index 9c9db27..68d5424 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/anchor.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local desc = S("Administrative World Anchor")
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
index 14700ce..be0e80f 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/coal_alloy_furnace.lua
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 
 -- Fuel driven alloy furnace. This uses no EUs:
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = 'technic:coal_alloy_furnace',
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua b/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
index 53a0f8b..7cfd438 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/coal_furnace.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 if minetest.registered_nodes["default:furnace"].description == "Furnace" then
 	minetest.override_item("default:furnace", { description = S("Fuel-Fired Furnace") })
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/frames.lua b/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
index 421c3a9..e021697 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/frames.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local infinite_stacks = minetest.settings:get_bool("creative_mode")
 	and minetest.get_modpath("unified_inventory") == nil
diff --git a/technic/machines/other/injector.lua b/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
index 6bd5a83..ce9070c 100644
--- a/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/other/injector.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local fs_helpers = pipeworks.fs_helpers
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua b/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
index 7e8b850..5d82a89 100644
--- a/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/power_monitor.lua
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 -- The power monitor can be used to monitor how much power is available on a network,
 -- similarly to the old "slave" switching stations.
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 
diff --git a/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua b/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
index 2ecd610..ddc24d6 100644
--- a/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/supply_converter.lua
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 
 local digilines_path = minetest.get_modpath("digilines")
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 
@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ local function set_supply_converter_formspec(meta)
 		formspec = formspec.."button[0,1;5,1;mesecon_mode_0;"..S("Controlled by Mesecon Signal").."]"
 	end
 	if meta:get_int("enabled") == 0 then
-		formspec = formspec.."button[0,1.75;5,1;enable;"..S("%s Disabled"):format(S("Supply Converter")).."]"
+		formspec = formspec.."button[0,1.75;5,1;enable;"..S("@1 Disabled", S("Supply Converter")).."]"
 	else
-		formspec = formspec.."button[0,1.75;5,1;disable;"..S("%s Enabled"):format(S("Supply Converter")).."]"
+		formspec = formspec.."button[0,1.75;5,1;disable;"..S("@1 Enabled", S("Supply Converter")).."]"
 	end
 	meta:set_string("formspec", formspec)
 end
@@ -172,10 +172,10 @@ local run = function(pos, node, run_stage)
 				technic.EU_string(input), from,
 				technic.EU_string(input * efficiency), to))
 		else
-			meta:set_string("infotext",S("%s Has No Network"):format(machine_name))
+			meta:set_string("infotext",S("@1 Has No Network", machine_name))
 		end
 	else
-		meta:set_string("infotext", S("%s Has Bad Cabling"):format(machine_name))
+		meta:set_string("infotext", S("@1 Has Bad Cabling", machine_name))
 		if to then
 			meta:set_int(to.."_EU_supply", 0)
 		end
diff --git a/technic/machines/switching_station.lua b/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
index b671585..7904474 100644
--- a/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/switching_station.lua
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ technic.redundant_warn = {}
 local mesecons_path = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons")
 local digilines_path = minetest.get_modpath("digilines")
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local cable_entry = "^technic_cable_connection_overlay.png"
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/cans.lua b/technic/tools/cans.lua
index 52d5eab..8f3aa36 100644
--- a/technic/tools/cans.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/cans.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 local function set_can_wear(itemstack, level, max_level)
 	local temp
diff --git a/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua b/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
index 84afcba..9c61d96 100644
--- a/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/chainsaw.lua
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ local chainsaw_efficiency = 0.92 -- Drops less items
 local tree_max_radius = 10
 local tree_max_height = 70
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 --[[
 Format: [node_name] = dig_cost
@@ -203,8 +203,7 @@ local function chainsaw_dig(player, pos, remaining_charge)
 	end
 
 	if cutter.stopped_by_safe_cut then
-		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("The chainsaw could not dig all nodes" ..
-			" because the safety mechanism was activated."))
+		minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, S("The chainsaw could not dig all nodes because the safety mechanism was activated."))
 	end
 
 	minetest.sound_play("chainsaw", {
diff --git a/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua b/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
index 47fcc17..694852a 100644
--- a/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/mining_lasers.lua
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ local mining_lasers_list = {
 }
 local allow_entire_discharging = true
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "technic:laser_mk1",
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ end
 for _, m in pairs(mining_lasers_list) do
 	technic.register_power_tool("technic:laser_mk"..m[1], m[3])
 	minetest.register_tool("technic:laser_mk"..m[1], {
-		description = S("Mining Laser Mk%d"):format(m[1]),
+		description = S("Mining Laser Mk@1", m[1]),
 		inventory_image = "technic_mining_laser_mk"..m[1]..".png",
 		range = 0,
 		stack_max = 1,
diff --git a/technic/tools/prospector.lua b/technic/tools/prospector.lua
index 14e518c..16e50c0 100644
--- a/technic/tools/prospector.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/prospector.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:prospector", 300000)
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua b/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
index ceb52a1..0c01a64 100644
--- a/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/sonic_screwdriver.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 local sonic_screwdriver_max_charge = 15000
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:sonic_screwdriver", sonic_screwdriver_max_charge)
 
diff --git a/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua b/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
index ae68b56..049e265 100644
--- a/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/tree_tap.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 local mesecons_materials = minetest.get_modpath("mesecons_materials")
 
 minetest.register_tool("technic:treetap", {
diff --git a/technic/tools/vacuum.lua b/technic/tools/vacuum.lua
index a715d99..0547726 100644
--- a/technic/tools/vacuum.lua
+++ b/technic/tools/vacuum.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ local vacuum_max_charge        = 10000 -- 10000 - Maximum charge of the vacuum c
 local vacuum_charge_per_object = 100   -- 100   - Capable of picking up 50 objects
 local vacuum_range             = 8     -- 8     - Area in which to pick up objects
 
-local S = technic.getter
+local S = minetest.get_translator("technic")
 
 technic.register_power_tool("technic:vacuum", vacuum_max_charge)