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Low-Tech

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Low-Tech
1. Describing any technology in use prior to the Industrial Revolution.

2. Describing any technology that is no longer the latest available. For example, fax machines may be considered low-tech compared to e-mail. However, low-tech tools and technologies may still be usable and profitable. To continue the example, fax machines are still sold because they are still useful.


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This is the low-tech part of GE Healthcare as the R&D scientist jobs in radiochemicals were transferred to the USA three or four years ago.
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The unit would like to upgrade its training with more advanced simulations that can more realistically replicate the conditions of a real-world emergency, but officials say the low-tech approach works just fine.
 
 
 
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