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Live webinars

G.M. International offers every month Live Webinars to deepen a specific topic related to safety. Each live webinar is designed to transfer skills, technical updates, and practical experiences and then, you can ask for more information directly to our experts too! At the registration step remember to enter your questions and topics of interest in the form, they will be answered and discussed during the webinar.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

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PAST WEBINARS

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Date time (GMT): 2025-01-30 10:00
2025-01-30 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)
Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)
Description: We will explain the importance of the normative requirement to carry out FSA in stage 1-2-3-4 & 5 for both the design teams and the end users during the operation and maintenance phases.
We will explain the importance of the normative requirement to carry out FSA in stage 1-2-3-4 & 5 for both the design teams and the end users during the operation and maintenance phases.
Date time (GMT): 2025-02-13 16:00
2025-02-13 16:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: The IECEx Competency Scheme - The need for competency
The IECEx Competency Scheme - The need for competency
Description: Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced and how do we demonstrate competency in Ex?
Working and designing systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres requires to demonstrate competency. How is this defined, where is this referenced and how do we demonstrate competency in Ex?
Date time (GMT): 2025-02-25 10:00
2025-02-25 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: SRS, how define a safety loop
SRS, how define a safety loop
Description: SRS, how define a safety loop" In this webinar we will explain information which is needed to describe a safety instrumented function (SIF).
SRS, how define a safety loop" In this webinar we will explain information which is needed to describe a safety instrumented function (SIF).
Date time (GMT): 2025-03-20 16:00
2025-03-20 16:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Ex Inspections – Understanding what Ex inspectors are looking at
Ex Inspections – Understanding what Ex inspectors are looking at
Description: The webinar covers some of the basics of inspections from an Ex-inspector perspective and highlights critical faults that may cause delays in shipping, increase costs and ultimately result in unsafe equipment based upon the requirements of 60079-17.
The webinar covers some of the basics of inspections from an Ex-inspector perspective and highlights critical faults that may cause delays in shipping, increase costs and ultimately result in unsafe equipment based upon the requirements of 60079-17.
Date time (GMT): 2025-03-25 10:00
2025-03-25 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: A standard relay can't be used in a SIF
A standard relay can't be used in a SIF
Description: Safety relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.
Safety relays are widely used in process automation applications, either for control and safety systems: a good basic understanding of the principles behind safety relays and safety circuits.

PAST WEBINARS

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Speakers

  • Paolo Landrini

    Paolo Landrini

    CEO

    Paolo began his career in technical sales with Elcon Instruments after earning an electrical engineering degree. He was tasked with starting the North American operation and managed it for 9 years, gaining extensive business and EX applications knowledge. In 1996, he became a partner at GMI, focusing on export sales. Paolo dedicated himself to understanding IEC SIL standards, obtaining a TÜV Rheinland FS Engineer degree in 2012. With over 30 years in Hazardous Area Instrumentation, he now serves as GMI's CEO, providing support and knowledge globally.

  • Tino Vande Capelle

    Tino Vande Capelle

    Director of Functional Safety Services

    Tino is Director of Functional Safety Services, TÜV Rheinland – Senior Functional Safety Expert & Trainer #109/05 at G.M. International. He is senior Functional Safety Expert (#109/05) & accredit Trainer for the SIS program of TÜV Rheinland and a senior member of ISA.

  • Andrea Spolaor

    Andrea Spolaor

    Global Account Manager MAC segment

    Andrea has more than twenty years of experience in sales organisations of middle-sized companies, in the machine and process automation market. Andrea is FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, #12228/16, SIS).

  • Massimo Pagani

    Massimo Pagani

    Product Manager

    Massimo is Product Manager. He has over twenty years of experience in the field of repair and development of devices for consumer electronics. Massimo is FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, #20069/20, SIS).

  • Bob Johnson

    Bob Johnson

    President of Source IEx

    Bob is the owner of Source IEx, a distributor for GMI along with other complementary Ex products, based in Spring, Texas. He is also a CompEx instructor/assessor for the IECEx CoPC scheme. Besides being an instructor, he has performed many third-party inspections for clients in the Ex world, both for offshore and onshore activities, and also assists clients in the design and application of Ex equipment and systems.

  • Gabriele Caglio

    Gabriele Caglio

    Senior Technical Support Specialist

    Gabriele Caglio is a seasoned Technical Support Specialist His journey began by testing and repairing GMI devices, evolving into a role as an R&D Support Specialist, focusing on prototyping and PCB design. Currently, Gabriele's expertise is dedicated to informing end-users, customers, resellers, and the sales department about the extensive features of GMI products, empowering them to fully exploit the products' potential.