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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

Date time (GMT)
Duration
Topic
Description
Date time (GMT): 2024-04-18 15:00
2024-04-18 15:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Fundamentals of Ex
Fundamentals of Ex
Description: We will provide a practical overview of the relevant topics of Ex fundamentals including sources of ignition, area classification, Temperature Codes, Protection concepts and ultimately the proper selection of Ex equipment for safe and effective use.
We will provide a practical overview of the relevant topics of Ex fundamentals including sources of ignition, area classification, Temperature Codes, Protection concepts and ultimately the proper selection of Ex equipment for safe and effective use.


PAST WEBINARS

Date time (GMT)
Duration
Topic
Description
Date time (GMT): 2024-02-15 10:00
2024-02-15 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: How to deal with minimum architecture constraints according IEC61511 & IEC61508?
How to deal with minimum architecture constraints according IEC61511 & IEC61508?
Description: This webinar will provide a simple to understand guidance to avoid engineering design failures and be able to comply to the leading functional safety standards IEC61511 and or IEC 61508.
This webinar will provide a simple to understand guidance to avoid engineering design failures and be able to comply to the leading functional safety standards IEC61511 and or IEC 61508.
Date time (GMT): 2024-02-22 16:00
2024-02-22 16:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Intrinsic Safety – Advantages / Disadvantages vs. traditional Flameproof
Intrinsic Safety – Advantages / Disadvantages vs. traditional Flameproof
Description: Most common methods to prevent explosions are intrinsic safety and flameproof. Let’s see the differences among them regarding design, OPEX & CAPEX, and system safety.
Most common methods to prevent explosions are intrinsic safety and flameproof. Let’s see the differences among them regarding design, OPEX & CAPEX, and system safety.
Date time (GMT): 2024-03-05 10:00
2024-03-05 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Ensuring safe and secure communication: What really matters?
Ensuring safe and secure communication: What really matters?
Description: IEC 61508 emphasizes protocol efficacy for safe data transfer over various mediums. Confirmation is crucial. IEC 62443 highlights countermeasures for secure data transfer between zones, focusing on transmission channel security.
IEC 61508 emphasizes protocol efficacy for safe data transfer over various mediums. Confirmation is crucial. IEC 62443 highlights countermeasures for secure data transfer between zones, focusing on transmission channel security.
Date time (GMT): 2024-03-14 10:00
2024-03-14 10:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: HART protocol, Multiplexer solution for process application
HART protocol, Multiplexer solution for process application
Description: In this webinar we will introduce the HART protocol and focus on the HART Multiplexer and the solutions it offers in process applications.
In this webinar we will introduce the HART protocol and focus on the HART Multiplexer and the solutions it offers in process applications.
Date time (GMT): 2024-04-11 09:00
2024-04-11 09:00
Duration: 60 min
60 min
Topic: Why a standard power supply cant' be used in a SIF
Why a standard power supply cant' be used in a SIF
Description: Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we will clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.
Power supply is the most critical part of a system: we will clarify the importance of using Safety Power Supply for Safety-related applications.

PAST WEBINARS

All past webinars are available for viewing on our YouTube channel

Speakers

  • Mauro Perego

    Mauro Perego

    Global Sales Director

    Mauro is Global Sales Director and has more than twenty-five years of experience in the Instrumentation, Automation and Safety Industry spent at HIMA, Emerson Process Management and Schneider Electric.
    Mauro is FS Eng (TÜV Rheinland, #15307/17, SIS).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.