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IMI Receives Incentives to Set Up Production Facility in Serbia
March 24, 2017 | Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
EMS firm Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has received grant incentives for financial support of IMI Nis from the Council for Economic Development of Serbia with regard to the implementation of the investment project related to the construction and operation of a production facility that aims to manufacture electronic goods located in the City of Nis, Republic of Serbia.
The Serbian regulation prescribes that the realization of the project will facilitate further development of the Serbian economy and will contribute to the overall improvement of the country's competitiveness as an investment location.
The agreement stipulates that the period of investment will be from 2017 to 2026.
The development of the facility is in line with IMI's strategy to strengthen its global footprint and to support the growing market for automotive components in the European region.
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IPC Standards: The Heart of the Electronics Industry
02/16/2026 | Nolan Johnson, SMT007 MagazineFrom its very inception, standards development has been at the core of the Global Electronics Association’s work, and APEX EXPO continues to serve as a major venue for standards development and approval. For example, standards committees from around the globe are expected to conduct more than 100 task group meetings during the event. We visited with the Association’s standards development team to learn more about their process, its impact on the industry, and how you can get your voice heard.
Defense Speak Interpreted: The New Railgun Is Big News, But Can It Work?
02/10/2026 | Dennis Fritz -- Column: Defense Speak InterpretedJust as I was sitting down to finish this column, President Trump announced two new battleships, each equipped with a railgun. This is not just any railgun; it’s a 32-megajoule, with the same electrical power requirements as I have been reporting to you. Besides that, the battleships will be equipped with laser weapons—again, the ones I discussed in my November column. Both these are electric, not energy-propelled weapons.
India Approves $626 Million in Projects to Boost Electronics Parts Output
11/11/2025 | I-Connect007India’s government approved seven projects on Oct. 27, totaling over 55 billion rupees ($626 million), that will expand the domestic production of electronic parts, Reuters reported.
High Density Packaging User Group Announces European Space Agency Membership
11/04/2025 | High Density Packaging User GroupHigh Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that the European Space Agency (ESA) has become a member.
High Density Packaging User Group Announces ASKPCB Membership
11/03/2025 | HDP User GroupHigh Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that the Aoshikang Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd (ASKPCB) has become a member.