AM-Europe, the additive manufacturing initiative run by CECIMO, has named its first steering committee at its first plenary since the June 2026 launch. Five national association representatives and CECIMO sit on it, chaired by Virgilio García of Novaindef. The body is meant to set strategy and give European AM a clearer voice towards EU institutions.
Who sits on the committee?
The members are Naiara Zubizarreta (ADDIMAT, Spain), Enrico Annacondia (UCIMU, Italy), Martin Baminger (Metaltechnology Austria), Joshua Dugdale (AMUK, United Kingdom), Adriaan Spierings (SWISSMEM, Switzerland) and Filip Geerts (CECIMO, European level). Virgilio García, CEO of Novaindef and Chairman of AM-Europe, chairs the group.
Day-to-day management lies with Vincenzo Belletti, Director of EU Public Affairs at CECIMO. He coordinates members, supports the work programme and handles contact with European institutions.
What was discussed at the plenary?
Members talked about the work programme and budget, presence at industry trade shows, policy activity and communication. They also met officials from the European Commission's DG DEFIS, which the organisers linked to the growing strategic weight of AM, including for defence.
The committee's task is to guide strategy, align member priorities and support delivery of planned activities.
What it means
For manufacturers, this is a governance step rather than a market event. A committee drawn from national associations gives smaller firms an indirect route into EU policy discussions on AM, though no concrete measures, funding or standards have been announced. Practical effects on qualification rules or defence-related supply chains would take time and depend on the work programme still being defined.
Frequently asked questions
Who chairs the AM-Europe steering committee?
Virgilio García, CEO of Novaindef and Chairman of AM-Europe, chairs it.
When did AM-Europe start?
AM-Europe was officially launched in June 2026 and operates under CECIMO.
Did AM-Europe meet EU institutions?
Yes, members held a bilateral meeting with representatives of the Commission's DG DEFIS during the plenary.
