FILCO KEYBOARD MAKER DIATEC SHUTS DOWN
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Diatec, the Japanese manufacturer behind the popular FILCO mechanical keyboard brand, has ceased operations. The company's closure marks the end of an era for a brand that established itself as a premium player in the mechanical keyboard market.
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