Beckman Coulter Optima X-Series Ultracentrifugation At Pittcon 2012

Randy Lockner discusses the Optima X-Series. Internally, enhancements were made to the drive and the cooling system to improve efficiency and sound level. It has regenerative breaking technology — for when the rotor is being brought down from maximum speed, it turns that energy into electricity and pushes the energy back out to the grid. This device draws about as much energy as a 60 watt light bulb.