The Week in 3D Printing: Jan 1st to Jan 6th

Yes, we are bringing back a great feature from the past! A weekly overview of what’s going on in the world of 3D printing. The year has just started so it’s been a bit of a calm week, but this was also quite expected.
Here’s an overview of 2012’s first week…Shapeways + Minecraft = the birth of Mineways
As mentioned on their blog, Shapeways now also provides you the ability to print out your Minecraft creations.
3D Systems completes the acquisition of Z Corp and Vidar
3D Systems announced that it has completed the acquisition of Z Corporation (“Z Corp”) and Vidar Systems (“Vidar”) for $135.5 million.
Supercool 3D Printing in Ice
Ok, so we know that this article was from the 27th of December 2011, but we have decided (because it’s such great news), to add it into this week in 3D printing. It will be in the January version of Wired Magazine.
A First Glimpse of the $300 Makibot
If you’ve missed out on the Printrbot: Your First 3D Printer project on Kickstarter last month, then you don’t want to miss the Makibox – the $300 desktop 3D Printer!
Makerbot makes us curious for next week’s CES
On Makerbot’s twitter account you can read “Very excited for our BIG announcement at CES next week!”
3D Systems Unveils Cubify.com At CES
And more excitement as we gear up for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas!
That’s all for this week folks! Make sure to come back next week for more great news on 3D printing and also to finally find out what CES has in store for us.