It was only a few months ago that Prusa, the popular open-source RepRap 3D printer company, introduced its customized Slic3r software for Prusa 3D printers. Now, the Slic3r Prusa Edition just got even better, with founder Josef Průša's announcement of its latest release, Smooth Variable Layer Height. The new release lets users gradually transition across different layer heights in one object - meaning finer layers can be used on sloped surfaces to get rid of that pesky "staircase effect." Also, while it may not be quite exciting as the Smooth Variable Layer Height, the Slic3r Prusa Edition has also updated its supports, which as any 3D printer user knows, are very important. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/167595/slic3r-prusa-edition-release/