3D-printed breast form – Arula (UTS Startups)
About my work
Arula’s mission is to make women feel comfortable in their skin again.
My startup concept was to design and develop a 3D-printed breast form that is uniquely fitted for natural weight, shape and movement. This product is a fresh alternative to current prostheses which are extremely heavy and are limited in size and style. Arula’s 3D-printed breast forms are a non-invasive alternative to breast reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy due to breast cancer, however can help many others including transgendered women and women with uneven breasts. These breast forms will be priced under the Medicare rebate to ensure they are accessible to women all over the country regardless of age or location.
I am passionate about innovating to improve people’s lives. We live in a world of mechanical arms and wireless pacemakers. However breast prostheses have not seen much innovation. At the end of the day, this is about trying to elevate our prosthetic to something that is complementary to the anatomy of the breast. My aim is not about creating something complicated but rather keeping it simple so that it helps many more people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Bio: Stephanie Weiss is the founder of Arula which has designed 3D printed breast prostheses for women who have had mastectomies due to breast cancer. With a background in product design and software development Stephanie set out to design a way to innovate breast prosthesis to be more anatomically correct. Current prostheses are extremely heavy and only come in a limited range of sizes and styles. Arula have designed 3D printed breast prostheses fitted for weight, shape and movement. Arula was created by women for women!
Websites
Arula: https://www.arula.com.au/
My aim is not about creating something complicated but rather simple so that it helps many more people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. – Stephanie Weiss, Founder, Arula