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Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 09, 2012	Jul. 01, 2011
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Trading Symbol	FARO
Entity Registrant Name	FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000917491
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		16,772,131
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 708
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 64,540	$ 50,722
Short-term investments	64,997	64,986
Accounts receivable, net	57,512	51,862
Inventories, net	49,934	28,242
Deferred income taxes, net	5,297	4,455
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,207	8,045
Total current assets	251,487	208,312
Property and Equipment:
Machinery and equipment	29,171	24,840
Furniture and fixtures	5,963	5,700
Leasehold improvements	10,233	9,682
Property and equipment at cost	45,367	40,222
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(29,134)	(24,982)
Property and equipment, net	16,233	15,240
Goodwill	18,610	19,015
Intangible assets, net	6,849	7,204
Service inventory	17,316	13,726
Deferred income taxes, net	2,296	2,522
Total Assets	312,791	266,019
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	13,396	12,025
Accrued liabilities	18,076	15,208
Income taxes payable	2,682	1,138
Current portion of unearned service revenues	15,638	13,357
Customer deposits	4,072	3,679
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	84	91
Total current liabilities	53,948	45,498
Unearned service revenues-less current portion	9,540	6,758
Deferred tax liability, net	1,148	1,161
Obligations under capital leases-less current portion	257	125
Total Liabilities	64,893	53,542
Commitments and contingencies - See Note 13
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock - par value $.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,381,110 and 16,894,374 issued; 16,700,875 and 16,214,139 outstanding, respectively	17	17
Additional paid-in-capital	169,780	156,310
Retained earnings	81,360	57,983
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,816	7,242
Common stock in treasury, at cost-680,235 shares	(9,075)	(9,075)
Total Shareholders' Equity	247,898	212,477
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 312,791	$ 266,019

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,381,110	16,894,374
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,700,875	16,214,139
Treasury stock, shares	680,235	680,235

Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
SALES
Product	$ 212,635	$ 157,331	$ 117,714
Service	41,529	34,444	29,989
Total Sales	254,164	191,775	147,703
COST OF SALES
Product	82,408	54,571	46,293
Service	28,067	23,806	20,702
Total Cost of Sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below)	110,475	78,377	66,995
GROSS PROFIT	143,689	113,398	80,708
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling	62,117	50,679	48,598
General and administrative	26,806	26,776	24,956
Depreciation and amortization	6,712	6,326	5,530
Research and development	15,196	12,690	12,613
Total operating expenses	110,831	96,471	91,697
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS	32,858	16,927	(10,989)
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Interest income	(101)	(105)	(253)
Other expense (income), net	1,217	2,783	(592)
Interest expense	37	34	14
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE	31,705	14,215	(10,158)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE	8,328	3,147	424
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 23,377	$ 11,068	$ (10,582)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC	$ 1.42	$ 0.69	$ (0.66)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED	$ 1.39	$ 0.68	$ (0.66)
Weighted average shares - Basic	16,503,773	16,153,831	16,125,449
Weighted average shares - Diluted	16,868,471	16,365,826	16,125,449

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Common Stock In Treasury [Member]	Total
BALANCE (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2008	16,698,552
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2008	$ 17	$ 149,298	$ 57,497	$ 5,742	$ (246)	$ 212,308
Net income (loss)			(10,582)			(10,582)
Currency translation adjustment				619		619
Comprehensive income (loss)						(9,963)
Stock compensation expense		2,449				2,449
Issuance of restricted stock (Shares)	42,487
Stock issued for iQvolution milestone earn-outs		546				546
Stock issued for iQvolution milestone earn-outs (Shares)	30,692
Stock options exercised		83				83
Stock options exercised (Shares)	7,750
Tax benefit from employee stock option exercises		4				4
Stock Buy Back					(8,829)	(8,829)
Stock Buy Back (Shares)	(624,427)
BALANCE (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2009	16,155,054
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 17	152,380	46,915	6,361	(9,075)	196,598
Net income (loss)			11,068			11,068
Currency translation adjustment				881		881
Comprehensive income (loss)						11,949
Stock compensation expense	$ 149	2,416				2,416
Issuance of restricted stock		(24)				(24)
Issuance of restricted stock (Shares)	23,181
Stock options exercised		1,405				1,405
Stock options exercised (Shares)	75,755
Tax benefit from employee stock option exercises		133				133
BALANCE (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	16,254,139
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 17	156,310	57,983	7,242	(9,075)	212,477
Net income (loss)			23,377			23,377
Currency translation adjustment				(1,426)		(1,426)
Comprehensive income (loss)						21,951
Stock compensation expense		2,767				2,767
Issuance of restricted stock		(40)				(40)
Issuance of restricted stock (Shares)	15,039
Stock options exercised		9,150				$ 9,150
Stock options exercised (Shares)	471,697					471,697
Tax benefit from employee stock option exercises		1,593				$ 1,593
BALANCE (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	16,740,875
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 17	$ 169,780	$ 81,360	$ 5,816	$ (9,075)	$ 247,898

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 23,377	$ 11,068	$ (10,582)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,712	6,326	5,530
Compensation for stock options and restricted stock units	2,727	2,392	2,449
Provision for bad debts	2,169	2,408	1,852
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(672)	(693)	1,986
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(8,979)	(13,018)	5,769
Inventories, net	(27,329)	(6,273)	8,301
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,417)	(2,172)	1,964
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	(1,593)	(133)	(4)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,644	10,435	(7,891)
Income taxes payable	2,998	829	(1,749)
Customer deposits	668	1,474	1,736
Unearned service revenues	5,384	2,338	(396)
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,689	14,981	8,965
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(4,474)	(4,047)	(3,387)
Payments for intangible assets	(890)	(979)	(670)
Purchases of short-term investments			(64,986)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments			81,965
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(5,364)	(5,026)	12,922
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from notes payable		2,490
Payments on notes payable		(2,490)
Payments on capital leases	(163)	(84)	(88)
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,593	133	4
Purchases of treasury stock			(8,829)
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net	9,150	1,405	83
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,580	1,454	(8,830)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(87)	4,235	(1,473)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	13,818	15,644	11,584
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	50,722	35,078	23,494
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$ 64,540	$ 50,722	$ 35,078

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

1.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business – FARO Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company" or "FARO") design, develop, manufacture, market and support software-based three-dimensional measurement and imaging systems for manufacturing, industrial, building construction and forensic applications. The Company's principal products include the FaroArm, FARO Laser ScanArm and FARO Gage, all articulated electromechanical measuring devices, and the FARO Laser Tracker ION, FARO Focus^3D and FARO 3D Imager AMP, all laser-based measuring devices. Markets for the Company's products include automobile, aerospace, heavy equipment, and law enforcement agencies. The Company sells the vast majority of its products through a direct sales force located in many of the world's largest industrialized countries.

Principles of Consolidation – The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of FARO Technologies, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The financial statements of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at period-end for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during each reporting period for results of operations. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are reflected as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Revenue Recognition, Product Warranty and Extended Maintenance Contracts – Revenue related to the Company's measurement systems (integrated combinations of a measurement device, a computer and software loaded on the computer and the measurement device) is generally recognized upon shipment, as the Company considers the earnings process substantially complete as of the shipping date. The Company warrants its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship for one year. A provision for estimated future costs relating to warranty expense is recorded when products are shipped. The Company separately sells one and three year extended warranties. Extended warranty revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the warranty. Costs relating to extended maintenance plans are recognized as incurred. Revenue from sales of software only is recognized when no further significant production, modification or customization of the software is required and when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of a sales agreement exists, delivery has occurred, and the sales price is fixed or determinable and deemed collectible. Revenues resulting from sales of comprehensive support, training and technology consulting services are recognized as such services are performed and are deferred when billed in advance of the performance of services. Revenue from the licensing agreements for the use of the Company's technology for medical applications is generally recognized as licensees use the technology. Amounts representing royalties for the current year and not received as of year-end are estimated as due based on historical data and recognized in the current year.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers cash on hand and amounts on deposit with financial institutions with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company had deposits with foreign banks totaling $37,531 and $34,763 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company does not intend to repatriate those funds.

Accounts Receivable and Related Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – Credit is extended to customers based on an evaluation of a customer's financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 to 90 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company makes judgments as to the collectability of accounts receivable based on historical trends and future expectations. Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts, which adjusts gross trade accounts receivable to its net realizable value. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an analysis of all receivables for possible impairment issues and historical write-off percentages. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not generally charge interest on past due receivables.

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out method. Shipping and handling costs are classified as a component of cost of sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Sales demonstration inventory is comprised of measuring devices utilized by sales representatives to present the Company's products to customers. These products remain in sales demonstration inventory for approximately 6 to 12 months and are subsequently sold at prices that produce slightly reduced gross margins. Service inventory is comprised of inventory that is not expected to be sold within twelve months, such as training and loaned equipment.

Property and Equipment – Property and equipment purchases exceeding a thousand dollars are capitalized and recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets as follows:


Machinery and equipment					2 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures					3 to 10 years

Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the life of the asset or the remaining term of the lease, not to exceed 7 years.

Depreciation expense was $5,394, $4,842 and $4,143 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes in contrast to book purposes, and as a result, appropriate provisions are made for the related deferred income taxes.

Goodwill and Intangibles – Goodwill represents the excess cost of a business acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Indefinite-life identifiable intangible assets and goodwill are not amortized but are tested for impairment. The Company performs an annual review in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine if the carrying value of the recorded goodwill or indefinite lived intangible assets is impaired. If an asset is impaired, the difference between the value of the asset reflected on the financial statements and its current fair value is recognized as an expense in the period in which the impairment occurs.

The Company first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If the Company believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the first and second steps of the goodwill impairment test are unnecessary. The Company elected to early adopt this accounting guidance at the beginning of its fourth quarter of 2011 on a prospective basis for goodwill impairment tests.

If necessary, the goodwill impairment test is applied using a two-step approach. In performing the first step, the Company calculates the fair values of the reporting units using discounted cash flows ("DCF") of each reporting unit. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair market value, the second step is performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In the second step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is estimated as the fair value of the reporting unit as calculated in the first step, less the fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit other than goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair market value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill. Management has concluded there was no goodwill impairment in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Other intangible assets principally include patents, existing product technology and customer relationships that arose in connection with the Company's acquisition of iQvolution AG and Dimensional Photonics International. Other intangible assets are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years.

Product technology and patents are recorded at cost. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the lives of the patents.

Long-Lived Assets – Long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets, are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Management has concluded that there was no impairment of these assets for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Research and Development – Research and development costs incurred in the discovery of new knowledge and the resulting translation of this new knowledge into plans and designs for new products, prior to the attainment of the related products' technological feasibility, are recorded as expenses in the period incurred.

Reserve for Warranties – The Company establishes a liability for the twelve-month warranties included with its products by the creation of a warranty reserve, which is an estimate of the repair expenses likely to be incurred for the remaining period of the warranty measured in installation-months in each major product group. Warranty reserve is reflected in accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The warranty expense is estimated by determining the total repair expenses for each product group in the period and determining a rate of repair expense per installation month and included in Cost of Sales-Service in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. This repair rate is multiplied by the number of installation-months of warranty for each product group sold during the period to determine the provision for warranty expenses for the period. The Company evaluates its exposure to warranty costs at the end of each period using the estimated expense per installation month for each major product group, the number of units remaining under warranty, and the remaining number of months each unit will be under warranty. While such expenses have historically been within its expectations, the Company cannot guarantee this will continue in the future.

Income Taxes – The Company reviews its deferred tax assets on a regular basis to evaluate their recoverability based upon expected future reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projections of future taxable income, and tax planning strategies that the Company might employ to utilize such assets, including net operating loss carryforwards. Based on the positive and negative evidence for recoverability, the Company establishes a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of a taxing jurisdiction in which the Company operates unless it is "more likely than not" that the Company will recover such assets through the above means. In the future, the Company's evaluation of the need for the valuation allowance will be significantly influenced by the Company's ability to achieve profitability and the Company's ability to predict and achieve future projections of taxable income over a two-year period.

The Company recognizes tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. For those positions where there is less than a 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are examined by various federal, state, and foreign tax authorities. The Company regularly assesses the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of its provision for income taxes.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accruals. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their fair value.

Earnings Per Share – Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the effect of all dilutive stock options and equity instruments. A reconciliation of the number of common shares used in calculation of basic and diluted EPS is presented in Note 15 - Earnings Per Share.

Concentration of Credit Risk – Financial instruments that expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of short-term investments and operating demand deposit accounts. The Company's policy is to place its operating demand deposit accounts with high credit quality financial institutions.

Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2010-6, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value Measurements ("ASU 2010-6"), which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements, including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. ASU 2010-6 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for Level 3 reconciliation disclosures, which are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-6 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements or disclosures nor is it expected to have a material impact in future periods.

In July 2010, the FASB issued guidance to enhance disclosures about the credit quality of a creditor's financing receivables and the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses. The amended guidance is effective for period-end balances beginning with the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2010. The amended guidance is effective for activity during a reporting period beginning with the first interim or annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The adoption of the amended guidance had no impact on the Company's disclosure or on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04: Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (ASU 2011-04) . ASU 2011-04 clarifies application of fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the provisions of ASU 2011-04 and assessing the impact, if any, it may have on our financial position and results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB issued accounting standard ASU 2010-28, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) ("ASU 2010-28"). ASU 2010-28 provides amendments to Topic 350 that modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. As a result, goodwill impairments may be reported sooner than under current practice. For public entities, ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2010, with early adoption not permitted. The adoption of ASU 2010-28 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2011-05"). ASU 2011-05 will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the changes in shareholders' equity. The standard does not change the items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, how such items are measured or when they must be reclassified to net income. ASU 2011-05 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will only impact presentation and will not have any effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements or on its financial condition.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-12: Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 (ASU 2011-12). The Update defers the specific requirement to present items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income separately with their respective components of net income and other comprehensive income. As part of this update, the FASB did not defer the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. ASU 2011-12 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) ("ASU 2011-08"). ASU 2011-08 allows entities to first assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity believes, as a result of its qualitative assessment, that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the first and second steps of the goodwill impairment test are unnecessary. The Company elected to early adopt this accounting guidance at the beginning of its fourth quarter of 2011 on a prospective basis for goodwill impairment tests. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13, "Revenue Recognition — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements." The new standard changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable based on the relative selling price. The selling price for each deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third-party evidence if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price if neither VSOE or third-party evidence is available. ASU 2009-13 is effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company adopted ASU 2009-13 effective January 1, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2009-13 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

2.	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Selected cash payments and non-cash activities were as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Cash paid for interest	$	34	$	32	$	7
Cash paid for income taxes		5,422		2,870		2,431

Non-Cash Activity:
Value of Shares issued for acquisition of iQvolution		—		—		546

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

3.	ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,700		$	3,159		$	1,727
Provision		2,169			2,408			1,852
Amounts written off, net of recoveries		(2,284	)		(867	)		(420	)

Balance, end of year	$	4,585		$	4,700		$	3,159

Short-Term Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Short-Term Investments [Abstract]

Short-Term Investments

4.	SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Short-term investments of $65.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are comprised of U.S. Treasury Bills that mature through June 15, 2012. The interest rate on the U.S. Treasury Bills is less than one percent. The investments are classified as held-to-maturity and recorded at cost. The fair value of the U.S. Treasury Bills at December 31, 2011 and 2010 approximated cost.

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Inventories [Abstract]

Inventories

5.	INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following:


	As of December 31, 2011			As of December 31, 2010
Raw materials	$	28,675		$	12,743
Finished goods		7,251			3,441
Sales demonstration inventory		16,794			14,662
Reserve for excess and obsolete		(2,786	)		(2,604	)

Inventory	$	49,934		$	28,242


Service inventory	$	17,316		$	13,726

Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill

6.	GOODWILL

The Company's goodwill at December 31, 2011 and 2010 is related to its acquisition of three previous businesses. The Company evaluates each reporting unit's fair value as compared to its carrying value on December 31 of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may exceed the fair value. The Company first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Recoverability of goodwill is measured using a discounted cash flow model incorporating discount rates commensurate with the risks involved for each reporting unit. The key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model include discount rates, growth rates, cash flow projections and terminal value rates. These rates are susceptible to change and require significant management judgment. Impairments to goodwill are charged against earnings in the period the impairment is identified. The Company has three reporting units for which goodwill was tested on December 31, 2011: the Americas Region, the Europe/Africa Region, and the Asia Pacific Region, as shown in the table below. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any goodwill that was identified as impaired. The changes in goodwill of $0.4 million in 2011 and $0.9 million in 2010 are to adjustments for changes in foreign exchange rates related to an acquisition made in 2005.


December 31, 2011	Beginning Balance		Additions		Foreign Currency Translation			Ending Balance
Americas Region	$	6,994	$	—	$	—		$	6,994
Europe/Africa region		12,021		—		(405	)		11,616
Asia Pacific Region		—		—		—			—

Total	$	19,015	$	—	$	(405	)	$	18,610


December 31, 2010	Beginning Balance		Additions		Foreign Currency Translation			Ending Balance
Americas Region	$	6,994	$	—	$	—		$	6,994
Europe/Africa region		12,940		—		(919	)		12,021
Asia Pacific Region		—		—		—			—

Total	$	19,934	$	—	$	(919	)	$	19,015

Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

7.	INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets consist of the following:


	December 31,
	2011			2010
Amortizable intangible assets:
Product technology	$	10,009		$	10,501
Patents		7,287			6,523
Other		7,535			7,539

Total		24,831			24,563
Accumulated amortization		(17,982	)		(17,359	)

Intangible assets - net	$	6,849		$	7,204

Amortization expense was $1,318, $1,484 and $1,387 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for each of the years 2012 through 2016 and thereafter is as follows:


Years ending December 31,	Amount
2012	$	1,091
2013		916
2014		825
2015		825
2016		755
Thereafter		2187

	$	6,599

Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

8.	ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:


	As of December 31,
	2011		2010
Accrued compensation and benefits	$	10,665	$	8,303
Accrued warranties		2,365		1,857
Professional and legal fees		966		1,000
Other accrued liabilities		4,080		4,048

	$	18,076	$	15,208

Activity related to accrued warranties was as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Beginning Balance	$	1,857		$	1,253		$	2,381
Provision for warranty expense		2,953			2,589			1,731
Warranty expired		(2,445	)		(1,985	)		(2,859	)

Ending Balance	$	2,365		$	1,857		$	1,253

Line Of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Lines Of Credit [Abstract]

Lines Of Credit

9.	LINE OF CREDIT

On July 11, 2006, the Company entered into a loan agreement providing for an available line of credit of $30.0 million, which was most recently amended on June 18, 2009. Loans under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, as amended, bear interest at the rate of LIBOR plus a fixed percentage between 2.25% and 2.50% and require the Company to maintain a minimum cash balance and tangible net worth measured at the end of each of the Company's fiscal quarters. As of December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, as amended. The term of the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, as amended, extends to March 31, 2012. The Company has not drawn on this line of credit. The Company believes it will be able to renew its line of credit upon the expiration of the current Amended Loan Agreement, although the terms and conditions may change.

Capital Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Capital Leases [Abstract]

Capital Leases

10.

CAPITAL LEASES

Assets under capital leases were $401 and $381 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Accumulated depreciation on assets under capital leases was $294 and $202 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Other (Income) Expense, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other (Income) Expense, Net [Abstract]

Other (Income) Expense, Net

11.

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET

Other (income) expense, net consists of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010			2009
Foreign exchange transaction losses (gains)	$	1,049	$	2,814		$	(571	)
Other		168		(31	)		(21	)

Total other expense (income), net	$	1,217	$	2,783		$	(592	)

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

12.

INCOME TAXES

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits totaled $0.3 million, which includes approximately $0.03 million of interest and penalties. The Company estimates that the unrecognized tax benefits will not change significantly within the next year.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2011		2010			2009
Balance at January 1,	$	265	$	645		$	349
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—		—			31
Additions for tax positions of prior years				—			265
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		—		(380	)		—
Settlements		—		—			—

Balance at December 31,	$	265	$	265		$	645

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The table below summarizes the open tax years and ongoing tax examinations in major jurisdictions as of December 31, 2011:


Jurisdiction	Open Years		Examination in Process
United States - Federal Income Tax		2005, 2008 - 2011		2009
United States - various states		2006 - 2011		N/A
Germany		2004 - 2011		2004 - 2007
Switzerland		2011		N/A
Singapore		2006 - 2011		N/A

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate is $0.3 million. FARO does not currently anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will result in material changes to its financial position. The Company is subject to income taxes at the federal, state and foreign country level. The Company's tax returns are subject to examination at the U.S. federal level from 2005 forward and at the state level subject to a three to five year statute of limitations.

The United States Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") commenced an examination of the Company's 2009 income tax returns in June 2011 that is currently in process. The IRS completed an examination of the Company's 2005 to 2007 income tax returns in late 2009. This examination resulted in an assessment of approximately $2.6 million related to the valuation of certain intangible assets contributed to a foreign subsidiary of the Company under a R&D Cost Sharing Arrangement entered into in 2001. This assessment was paid in January 2010 and included in income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company does not expect this assessment will have a prospective impact on its global effective tax rate. The Company believes that it has provided appropriately for any uncertain tax positions that may arise.

The effective income tax rate for 2011, 2010, and 2009 includes a reduction in the statutory corporate tax rates for the Company's operations in Switzerland. The favorable tax rate ruling requires the Company to maintain a certain level of manufacturing operations in Switzerland. The aggregate dollar effect of this favorable tax rate was approximately $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, in the year ended December 31, 2011, $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, in the year ended December 31, 2010, and $1.2 million, or $0.07 per share, in the year ended December 31, 2009.

In 2005, the Company opened a regional headquarters and began to manufacture its products in Singapore. In the third quarter of 2006, the Company received confirmation of a tax holiday for its operations from the Singapore Economic Development Board for a period of four years commencing January 1, 2006 and an additional six-year extension at a favorable tax rate subject to certain terms and conditions including employment, spending, and capital investment. The aggregate dollar effect of this favorable tax rate was approximately $0.3 million, or $0.02 per share, during the year ended December 31, 2011, $0.7 million, or $0.04 per share, in the year ended December 31, 2010 and $1.1 million, or $0.07 per share, during the year ended December 31, 2009.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's domestic entities had deferred income tax assets in the amount of $4,957 and $4,564, respectively.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company's foreign subsidiaries had deferred income tax assets relating to net operating loss carry forwards, some of which expire in 5 to 15 years and others which can be carried forward indefinitely, of $14,939 and $14,084, respectively. For financial reporting purposes, a valuation allowance of $11,760 and $11,148, respectively, has been recognized to offset the deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses. The Company maintains a valuation allowance on net operating losses in jurisdictions for which it does not have a history of earnings over the last three years and where the Company believes that the deferred tax assets are not more-likely-than-not to be realized based upon two-year projections of taxable income. The Company released a valuation allowance of approximately $1.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 related to net operating losses of a subsidiary in Germany as a result of being included in a group consolidated tax filing with net taxable earnings.

The Company has not recognized any U.S. tax expense on undistributed international earnings, as it intends to reinvest the earnings outside the U.S. for the foreseeable future. The Company's net undistributed international earnings were approximately $50.8 million and $38.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Significant judgment is required in determining the Company's worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. The Company reviews its tax contingencies on a regular basis and makes appropriate accruals as necessary.

Income (loss) before income taxes consists of the following:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Domestic	$	14,268	$	4,921	$	(7,239	)
Foreign		17,437		9,294		(2,919	)

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	31,705	$	14,215	$	(10,158	)

The components of the income tax expense are as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Current:
Federal	$	4,356		$	1,008		$	(1,369	)
State		423			98			(133	)
Foreign		4,195			2,633			(60	)

		8,974			3,739			(1,562	)

Deferred:
Federal		(400	)		150			1,199
State		(40	)		15			116
Foreign		(206	)		(757	)		671

		(646	)		(592	)		1,986

	$	8,328		$	3,147		$	424

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory corporate rate to income before income taxes. The differences are reconciled as follows:


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate of 35%	$	11,097		$	4,975		$	(3,555	)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		471			162			(239	)
Foreign tax rate difference		(2,910	)		(1,866	)		(1,977	)
Research and development credit		(418	)		(518	)		(123	)
Change in valuation allowance		612			545			2,486
IRS settlement		—			—			2,628
Equity based compensation		(91	)		479			828
Tax expense related to uncertain tax positions		—			(380	)		265
Tax exempt interest income		—			—			(39	)
Manufacturing credit		(474	)		(167	)		—
Other		41			(83	)		150

Total income tax expense	$	8,328		$	3,147		$	424

The components of the Company's net deferred income tax asset are as follows:


	December 31,
	2011			2010
Net deferred income tax asset - Current
Intercompany profit in inventory	$	1,482		$	1,504
Warranty costs		291			248
Bad debt reserve		120			112
Inventory reserve		727			655
Unearned service revenue		1,997			1,787
Other		679			149

Net deferred income tax asset - Current	$	5,297		$	4,455

Net deferred income tax asset - Non-current
Depreciation	$	(779	)	$	(186	)
Goodwill amortization		(1,508	)		(1,342	)
Product design costs		(87	)		(61	)
Employee stock options		426			202
Unearned service revenue		1,065			973
Loss carryforwards		14,939			14,084

Deferred income tax asset - Non-current		14,056			13,670

Valuation Allowance		(11,760	)		(11,148	)

Net deferred income tax asset - Non-current	$	2,296		$	2,522

Net deferred income tax liability - Non-current
Intangible assets	$	(1,148	)	$	(1,161	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

13.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases – The Company leases buildings and equipment under operating leases through 2019. The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments required under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year, in effect at December 31, 2011:


Years ending December 31,	Amount
2012	$	6,254
2013		3,857
2014		2,626
2015		1,673
2016		1,552
Thereafter		2,345

Total future minimum lease payments	$	18,307

Rent expense for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $5,176, $4,044 and $4,680, respectively.

Patent Matters – On July 11, 2008, Metris USA, Inc. and its affiliates, Metris N.V., Metris IPR N.V. and 3-D Scanners Ltd., filed a complaint against the Company for patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the "Massachusetts Court") concerning U.S. Patent Nos. 6,611,617 and 7,313,264 (hereinafter, the "patents-in-suit"). Following an acquisition by Nikon Corporation in late 2009, Metris USA, Inc. subsequently changed its name to Nikon Metrology, Inc., Metris N.V. changed its name to Nikon Metrology NV, and Metris IPR N.V. was dissolved and merged into Nikon Metrology NV. We refer to each of Nikon Metrology, Inc., Nikon Metrology NV, and 3-D Scanners Ltd. as "Plaintiffs" or "Nikon".

The Company responded to the complaint with counterclaims alleging that the patents-in-suit, which are generally directed to laser scanning devices, are invalid, non-infringed, and unenforceable due to fraud during prosecution of the patents in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. On August 31, 2009, the Massachusetts Court granted the Company's motion to add counterclaims and defenses for violation of federal and state antitrust and unfair competition laws based on the alleged knowing assertion of invalid and fraudulent patents. The Company also filed an amended counterclaim to add the Plaintiff's parent company, Nikon Corporation, as a counterclaim defendant.

On January 29, 2010, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment that the patents-in-suit are unenforceable due to inequitable conduct during patent prosecution. Evidentiary hearings on the issue of inequitable conduct commenced on July 19, 2010 and concluded on October 22, 2010. Post-trial briefing concluded on December 10, 2010. On July 14, 2010, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment of non-infringement of both patents-in-suit. In addition, during the first quarter of 2010, Nikon served a supplemental interrogatory answer revising its alleged date of conception of the patents-in-suit to an earlier date. The Company filed a motion to strike the supplemental interrogatory answer. On August 31, 2010, Nikon filed a motion for summary judgment against the Company's counterclaims for antitrust violations and unfair trade practices. The Company filed its opposition on October 12, 2010.

A mediation hearing held on February 18, 2011 to settle the matter was unsuccessful. On February 22, 2011, the Massachusetts Court denied Nikon's motion for summary judgment on the Company's counterclaims for antitrust violations and unfair trade practices without prejudice. On February 24, 2011, the Massachusetts Court denied the Company's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement without prejudice. On May 4, 2011, the Massachusetts Court found that, with respect to U.S. Patent No. 6,611,617, Nikon's patent is unenforceable due to inequitable conduct.

On May 26, 2011, the Company renewed its motion for summary judgment of non-infringement. On June 28, 2011, the Massachusetts Court heard oral arguments on the Company's motion, as well as on Nikon's renewed motion for summary judgment on the Company's counterclaims for anti-trust violations and unfair trade practices. The Massachusetts Court also heard oral arguments regarding an intervening change in the law of inequitable conduct and whether it changes the Massachusetts Court's May 4, 2011 finding that Nikon's U.S. Patent No. 6,611,617 is unenforceable due to inequitable conduct.

On September 19, 2011, as a result of these changes in the law of inequitable conduct, the Massachusetts Court vacated its May 4, 2011 decision that U.S. Patent No. 6,611,617 is unenforceable. However, in the same order, the Massachusetts Court ruled that the Company did not infringe U.S. Patent No. 6,611,617. The Massachusetts Court also granted Nikon's motion for summary judgment on the Company's counterclaims for anti-trust violations and unfair trade practices. The Massachusetts Court denied the Company's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,313,264. The effect of the ruling is to reduce or eliminate the Company's exposure with respect to claims associated with US. Patent No. 6,611,617, while the patent dispute with respect to U.S. Patent No. 7,313,264 remains ongoing. The Company believes it does not infringe U.S. Patent No. 7,313,264 and that the patent is invalid and unenforceable, and the Company will continue to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

The Company does not anticipate this lawsuit will have a material impact on the Company; however, the outcome is difficult to predict, and an adverse determination could have a material impact on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

Other than the litigation mentioned above, the Company is not involved in any other legal proceedings other than routine litigation arising in the normal course of business, none of which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Stock Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]

Stock Compensation Plans

14.

STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company has four stock option plans that provide for the granting of stock options to key employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan ("1997 Plan") provides for granting incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options to officers and key employees of the Company. The 1997 Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan provides for granting nonqualified stock options and formula options to non-employee directors. The 2004 Equity Incentive Plan ("2004 Plan") and the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan ("2009 Plan") provide for granting options, restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights to employees and non-employee directors.

The Company was authorized to grant awards for up to 1,400,000 shares of common stock under the 1997 Plan, of which 28,583 options are currently outstanding at exercise prices between $1.68 and $27.40. These options have a 10-year term and vest over a 3-year period. The Company was also authorized to grant awards for up to 250,000 shares of common stock under the 1997 Non-employee Stock Option Director Plan, of which 3,000 options are currently outstanding at an exercise price of $21.56. The Company was also authorized to grant awards for up to 1,750,000 shares of common stock under the 2004 Plan, of which 397,170 options are currently outstanding at exercise prices between $12.50 and $31.06, and 5,251 restricted stock units are outstanding at a stock price of $13.04 to $24.30. These options and restricted stock units have a 10-year term (7 years on grants beginning in 2010) and vest over a 3-year period. The Company will not make any further grants under the 1997 Plan, the 1997 Non-employee Stock Option Director Plan or the 2004 Plan. The Company is authorized to grant awards for up to 1,781,546 shares of common stock under the 2009 Plan, as well as any shares underlying awards outstanding under the 2004 Plan as of the effective date of the 2009 Plan that thereafter terminate or expire unexercised or are canceled, forfeited or lapse for any reason. There are 436,692 options currently outstanding under the 2009 Plan at exercise prices between $17.04 and $39.33. Prior to 2009, upon election to the Board, each non-employee director was granted 3,400 restricted shares of common stock that vested ratably over three years. On the day following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, each non-employee director, other than a non-employee director who received the initial equity grant in that same year, was granted 2,200 restricted shares of common stock that vested ratably over three years.

Beginning in 2009, upon election to the Board, each non-employee director receives an initial equity grant of shares of restricted common stock with a value equal to $100,000, calculated as of the closing share price on the date of the non-employee director's election to the Board. The initial restricted stock grant vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to the non-employee director's continued membership on the board. Annually on the first business day following the annual meeting of stockholders, each non-employee director is granted restricted shares of common stock with a value equal to $70,000, calculated as of the closing share price on that day. The shares of restricted stock vest on the day prior to the following year's annual meeting date, subject to a director's continued membership on the Board. The Company records compensation cost associated with its restricted stock unit grants on a straight-line basis over the vesting term.

Compensation costs charged to operations associated with the Company's stock incentive plans were $2,756, $2,416, and $2,449 in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. The changes in stock option associated compensation cost were due to the vesting of options and the accrual of expenses relating to the issuance of restricted stock.

The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of grants made using the following assumptions:


	For the Years Ended December 31
	2011			2010			2009
Risk-free interest rate		0.66% and 1.83	%		1.85% and 2.14	%		1.38% and 1.44	%
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%		0	%
Expected option life		4 years			4 years			4 years
Expected volatility		47.9% - 48.7	%		43.5% and 46.5	%		48.3	%
Weighted-average expected volatility		48.7	%		46.5	%		48.3	%

Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected dividend yield, expected volatility and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was based on yields of U.S. zero coupon issues and U.S. Treasury issues, with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.

A summary of stock option activity and weighted average exercise prices follows:


	Options			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of December 31, 2011
Outstanding at January 1, 2011		1,098,859		$	21.37
Granted		272,412			35.89
Forfeited		(34,129	)		27.93
Exercised		(471,697	)		19.41

Outstanding at December 31, 2011		865,445		$	26.72		4.7	$	16,684

Options exercisable at December 31, 2011		419,474		$	23.66		3.7	$	9,372

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $14.15, $9.30 and $5.08, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $10.4 million, $0.7 million and $0.05 million, respectively. The total fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model vested during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $1.6 million, $1.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity and weighted average grant-date fair values for the year ended December 31, 2011:


	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period		40,313		$	23.53
Granted		32,045			42.04
Forfeited		(624	)		18.96
Vested		(28,207	)		26.10

Non-vested at December 31, 2011		43,527		$	32.31

As of December 31, 2011, there was $4.4 million in total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements. The expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

15.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of the number of common shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) is presented below:


	Years Ended
	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010					December 31, 2009
	Shares		Per-Share Amount			Shares		Per-Share Amount			Shares		Per-Share Amount

Basic EPS		16,503,773	$	1.42			16,153,831	$	0.69			16,125,449	$	(0.66	)

Effect of dilutive securities		364,698		(0.03	)		211,995		(0.01	)		—		—


Diluted EPS		16,868,471	$	1.39			16,365,826	$	0.68			16,125,449	$	(0.66	)

The effect of 0, 605,506, and 1,030,578 potentially dilutive securities were not included for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively, as they were antidilutive.

Employee Retirement Benefit Plan

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Employee Retirement Benefit Plan [Abstract]

Employee Retirement Benefit Plan

16.

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN

The Company maintains a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan for its eligible U.S. employees. The Company terminated matching contributions on April 18, 2009 and reinstated them on March 1, 2011. Costs charged to operations in connection with the 401(k) plan during 2011 and 2010 aggregated $640 and $0, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

17.

SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has three reportable segments based upon geographic regions: Americas, Europe/Africa and Asia Pacific. The Company includes costs related to Corporate in its Americas region. The Company does not incur R&D expenses in its Asia region.

The Company develops, manufactures, markets, supports and sells CAD-based quality assurance products integrated with CAD-based inspection and statistical process control software in each of these regions. These activities represent approximately 99% of consolidated sales. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon profitable growth and assets deployed.

The following table presents information about the Company's reportable segments:


	2011		2010		2009
Americas Region
Net sales to external customers	$	97,484	$	72,383	$	55,062
Operating income (loss)		8,864		185		(13,353	)
Long-lived assets		23,024		22,182		21,579
Capital expenditures		3,371		1,864		2,898
Total assets		167,579		140,667		131,477

Europe/Africa Region
Net sales to external customers	$	99,568	$	74,724	$	62,968
Operating income (loss)		6,909		6,362		(371	)
Long-lived assets		16,592		17,212		18,245
Capital expenditures		1,748		2,236		515
Total assets		92,231		83,691		74,126

Asia Pacific Region
Net sales to external customers	$	57,112	$	44,668	$	29,673
Operating income		17,085		10,380		2,735
Long-lived assets		2,076		2,065		1,833
Capital expenditures		869		653		536
Total assets		52,981		41,661		30,107

Totals
Net sales to external customers	$	254,164	$	191,775	$	147,703
Operating income (loss)		32,858		16,927		(10,989	)
Long-lived assets		41,692		41,459		41,657
Capital expenditures		5,988		4,753		3,949
Total assets		312,791		266,019		235,710

The geographical sales information presented above represents sales to customers located in each respective region, whereas the long-lived assets information represents assets held in the respective regions. There were no customers that individually accounted for 10% or more of total revenue.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Quarterly Results Of Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Quarterly Results Of Operations [Abstract]

Quarterly Results Of Operations

18.

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)


Quarter ended	April 2, 2011		July 2, 2011		October 1, 2011		December 31, 2011

Sales	$	52,566	$	59,711	$	64,807	$	77,080
Gross profit		30,272		33,516		36,389		43,512
Net income		3,243		4,233		6,429		9,472
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.20	$	0.26	$	0.39	$	0.57
Diluted	$	0.20	$	0.25	$	0.38	$	0.56


Quarter ended	April 3, 2010		July 3, 2010		October 2, 2010		December 31, 2010

Sales	$	42,269	$	45,705	$	45,286	$	58,515
Gross profit		25,391		27,088		26,383		34,536
Net income		2,064		1,837		2,328		4,839
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.13	$	0.11	$	0.14	$	0.30
Diluted	$	0.13	$	0.11	$	0.14	$	0.29

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles Of Consolidation

Revenue Recognition, Product Warranty And Extended Maintenance Contracts

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Accounts Receivable And Related Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

Inventories

Property And Equipment


Machinery and equipment					2 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures					3 to 10 years

Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the life of the asset or the remaining term of the lease, not to exceed 7 years.

Goodwill And Intangibles

Product technology and patents are recorded at cost. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the lives of the patents.

Long-Lived Assets

Research And Development

Reserve For Warranties

Income Taxes

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Earnings Per Share

<div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; text-indent: 32px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"><b><i>Earnings Per Share</i></b> – Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the effect of all dilutive stock options and equity instruments. A reconciliation of the number of common shares used in calculation of basic and diluted EPS is presented in Note 15 - Earnings Per Share.</font></p></div>

Concentration Of Credit Risk

<div> <p style="margin-top: 12px; text-indent: 32px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman;" class="_mt" size="2"><b><i>Concentration of Credit Risk</i></b> – Financial instruments that expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of short-term investments and operating demand deposit accounts. The Company's policy is to place its operating demand deposit accounts with high credit quality financial institutions. </font></p></div>

Estimates

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Property And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives


Machinery and equipment					2 to 5 years
Furniture and fixtures					3 to 10 years

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Cash paid for interest	$	34	$	32	$	7
Cash paid for income taxes		5,422		2,870		2,431

Non-Cash Activity:
Value of Shares issued for acquisition of iQvolution		—		—		546

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule Of Allowance For Doubtful Accounts


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Balance, beginning of year	$	4,700		$	3,159		$	1,727
Provision		2,169			2,408			1,852
Amounts written off, net of recoveries		(2,284	)		(867	)		(420	)

Balance, end of year	$	4,585		$	4,700		$	3,159

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Inventories [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventories


	As of December 31, 2011			As of December 31, 2010
Raw materials	$	28,675		$	12,743
Finished goods		7,251			3,441
Sales demonstration inventory		16,794			14,662
Reserve for excess and obsolete		(2,786	)		(2,604	)

Inventory	$	49,934		$	28,242


Service inventory	$	17,316		$	13,726

Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill By Segment


December 31, 2011	Beginning Balance		Additions		Foreign Currency Translation			Ending Balance
Americas Region	$	6,994	$	—	$	—		$	6,994
Europe/Africa region		12,021		—		(405	)		11,616
Asia Pacific Region		—		—		—			—

Total	$	19,015	$	—	$	(405	)	$	18,610


December 31, 2010	Beginning Balance		Additions		Foreign Currency Translation			Ending Balance
Americas Region	$	6,994	$	—	$	—		$	6,994
Europe/Africa region		12,940		—		(919	)		12,021
Asia Pacific Region		—		—		—			—

Total	$	19,934	$	—	$	(919	)	$	19,015

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill


	December 31,
	2011			2010
Amortizable intangible assets:
Product technology	$	10,009		$	10,501
Patents		7,287			6,523
Other		7,535			7,539

Total		24,831			24,563
Accumulated amortization		(17,982	)		(17,359	)

Intangible assets - net	$	6,849		$	7,204

Schedule Of Amortization Expense


Years ending December 31,	Amount
2012	$	1,091
2013		916
2014		825
2015		825
2016		755
Thereafter		2187

	$	6,599

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities


	As of December 31,
	2011		2010
Accrued compensation and benefits	$	10,665	$	8,303
Accrued warranties		2,365		1,857
Professional and legal fees		966		1,000
Other accrued liabilities		4,080		4,048

	$	18,076	$	15,208

Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Beginning Balance	$	1,857		$	1,253		$	2,381
Provision for warranty expense		2,953			2,589			1,731
Warranty expired		(2,445	)		(1,985	)		(2,859	)

Ending Balance	$	2,365		$	1,857		$	1,253

Other (Income) Expense, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other (Income) Expense, Net [Abstract]

Other (Income) Expense, Net


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010			2009
Foreign exchange transaction losses (gains)	$	1,049	$	2,814		$	(571	)
Other		168		(31	)		(21	)

Total other expense (income), net	$	1,217	$	2,783		$	(592	)

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward


	2011		2010			2009
Balance at January 1,	$	265	$	645		$	349
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		—		—			31
Additions for tax positions of prior years				—			265
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		—		(380	)		—
Settlements		—		—			—

Balance at December 31,	$	265	$	265		$	645

Summary Of Income Tax Examination Open Tax Years


Jurisdiction	Open Years		Examination in Process
United States - Federal Income Tax		2005, 2008 - 2011		2009
United States - various states		2006 - 2011		N/A
Germany		2004 - 2011		2004 - 2007
Switzerland		2011		N/A
Singapore		2006 - 2011		N/A

Summary Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign


	Years ended December 31,
	2011		2010		2009
Domestic	$	14,268	$	4,921	$	(7,239	)
Foreign		17,437		9,294		(2,919	)

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	31,705	$	14,215	$	(10,158	)

Components Of Income Tax Expense


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Current:
Federal	$	4,356		$	1,008		$	(1,369	)
State		423			98			(133	)
Foreign		4,195			2,633			(60	)

		8,974			3,739			(1,562	)

Deferred:
Federal		(400	)		150			1,199
State		(40	)		15			116
Foreign		(206	)		(757	)		671

		(646	)		(592	)		1,986

	$	8,328		$	3,147		$	424

Income Tax Expense By Applying The Federal Statutory Corporate Rate To Income Before Income Taxes


	Years ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate of 35%	$	11,097		$	4,975		$	(3,555	)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		471			162			(239	)
Foreign tax rate difference		(2,910	)		(1,866	)		(1,977	)
Research and development credit		(418	)		(518	)		(123	)
Change in valuation allowance		612			545			2,486
IRS settlement		—			—			2,628
Equity based compensation		(91	)		479			828
Tax expense related to uncertain tax positions		—			(380	)		265
Tax exempt interest income		—			—			(39	)
Manufacturing credit		(474	)		(167	)		—
Other		41			(83	)		150

Total income tax expense	$	8,328		$	3,147		$	424

Summary Of Deferred Income Tax Assets


	December 31,
	2011			2010
Net deferred income tax asset - Current
Intercompany profit in inventory	$	1,482		$	1,504
Warranty costs		291			248
Bad debt reserve		120			112
Inventory reserve		727			655
Unearned service revenue		1,997			1,787
Other		679			149

Net deferred income tax asset - Current	$	5,297		$	4,455

Net deferred income tax asset - Non-current
Depreciation	$	(779	)	$	(186	)
Goodwill amortization		(1,508	)		(1,342	)
Product design costs		(87	)		(61	)
Employee stock options		426			202
Unearned service revenue		1,065			973
Loss carryforwards		14,939			14,084

Deferred income tax asset - Non-current		14,056			13,670

Valuation Allowance		(11,760	)		(11,148	)

Net deferred income tax asset - Non-current	$	2,296		$	2,522

Net deferred income tax liability - Non-current
Intangible assets	$	(1,148	)	$	(1,161	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of income tax examinations that an enterprise is currently subject to or that have been completed in the current period typically including a description of the examination, the jurisdiction conducting the examination, the tax year(s) under examination, the likelihood of an unfavorable settlement, the range of possible losses, the liability recorded, the increase or decrease in the liability from the prior period, and any penalties and interest that have been recorded.

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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule


Years ending December 31,	Amount
2012	$	6,254
2013		3,857
2014		2,626
2015		1,673
2016		1,552
Thereafter		2,345

Total future minimum lease payments	$	18,307

Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]

Schedule Of Stock Option Activity


	Options			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of December 31, 2011
Outstanding at January 1, 2011		1,098,859		$	21.37
Granted		272,412			35.89
Forfeited		(34,129	)		27.93
Exercised		(471,697	)		19.41

Outstanding at December 31, 2011		865,445		$	26.72		4.7	$	16,684

Options exercisable at December 31, 2011		419,474		$	23.66		3.7	$	9,372

Schedule Of Restricted Stock Activity


	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period		40,313		$	23.53
Granted		32,045			42.04
Forfeited		(624	)		18.96
Vested		(28,207	)		26.10

Non-vested at December 31, 2011		43,527		$	32.31

Schedule Of Grant At Fair Value


	For the Years Ended December 31
	2011			2010			2009
Risk-free interest rate		0.66% and 1.83	%		1.85% and 2.14	%		1.38% and 1.44	%
Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%		0	%
Expected option life		4 years			4 years			4 years
Expected volatility		47.9% - 48.7	%		43.5% and 46.5	%		48.3	%
Weighted-average expected volatility		48.7	%		46.5	%		48.3	%

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share


	Years Ended
	December 31, 2011					December 31, 2010					December 31, 2009
	Shares		Per-Share Amount			Shares		Per-Share Amount			Shares		Per-Share Amount

Basic EPS		16,503,773	$	1.42			16,153,831	$	0.69			16,125,449	$	(0.66	)

Effect of dilutive securities		364,698		(0.03	)		211,995		(0.01	)		—		—


Diluted EPS		16,868,471	$	1.39			16,365,826	$	0.68			16,125,449	$	(0.66	)

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information


	2011		2010		2009
Americas Region
Net sales to external customers	$	97,484	$	72,383	$	55,062
Operating income (loss)		8,864		185		(13,353	)
Long-lived assets		23,024		22,182		21,579
Capital expenditures		3,371		1,864		2,898
Total assets		167,579		140,667		131,477

Europe/Africa Region
Net sales to external customers	$	99,568	$	74,724	$	62,968
Operating income (loss)		6,909		6,362		(371	)
Long-lived assets		16,592		17,212		18,245
Capital expenditures		1,748		2,236		515
Total assets		92,231		83,691		74,126

Asia Pacific Region
Net sales to external customers	$	57,112	$	44,668	$	29,673
Operating income		17,085		10,380		2,735
Long-lived assets		2,076		2,065		1,833
Capital expenditures		869		653		536
Total assets		52,981		41,661		30,107

Totals
Net sales to external customers	$	254,164	$	191,775	$	147,703
Operating income (loss)		32,858		16,927		(10,989	)
Long-lived assets		41,692		41,459		41,657
Capital expenditures		5,988		4,753		3,949
Total assets		312,791		266,019		235,710

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Quarterly Results Of Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Quarterly Results Of Operations [Abstract]

Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information


Quarter ended	April 2, 2011		July 2, 2011		October 1, 2011		December 31, 2011

Sales	$	52,566	$	59,711	$	64,807	$	77,080
Gross profit		30,272		33,516		36,389		43,512
Net income		3,243		4,233		6,429		9,472
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.20	$	0.26	$	0.39	$	0.57
Diluted	$	0.20	$	0.25	$	0.38	$	0.56


Quarter ended	April 3, 2010		July 3, 2010		October 2, 2010		December 31, 2010

Sales	$	42,269	$	45,705	$	45,286	$	58,515
Gross profit		25,391		27,088		26,383		34,536
Net income		2,064		1,837		2,328		4,839
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.13	$	0.11	$	0.14	$	0.30
Diluted	$	0.13	$	0.11	$	0.14	$	0.29

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) months	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard product warranty period			12	1
Deposit with financial institutions maturities period, months \| months			3
Deposits with foreign banks \| $	$ 37,531	$ 37,531	$ 37,531	$ 37,531	$ 37,531	$ 34,763
Shelf life of service inventory, months \| months			12
Depreciation \| $					$ 5,394	$ 4,842	$ 4,143
Valuation allowance, net deferred tax assets criterion, years				2
Likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Extended product warranty period		1
Trade receivables time period due	30
Shelf life of demonstration inventory, months \| months			6
Other intangible assets useful life				3
Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Extended product warranty period				3
Trade receivables time period due	90
Shelf life of demonstration inventory, months \| months			12
Real property lease term, years				7
Other intangible assets useful life				20

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives, minimum	2
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives, maximum	5
Furniture And Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives, minimum	3
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives, maximum	10

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 34	$ 32	$ 7
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 5,422	$ 2,870	$ 2,431
Value of Shares issued for acquisition of iQvolution			546

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts (Schedule Of Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$ 4,700	$ 3,159	$ 1,727
Provision	2,169	2,408	1,852
Amounts written off, net of recoveries	(2,284)	(867)	(420)
Balance, end of year	$ 4,585	$ 4,700	$ 3,159

Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Short-Term Investments [Abstract]
Short-term investments	$ 64,997	$ 64,986
U.S. treasury bill rate, maximum	1.00%

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 28,675	$ 12,743
Finished goods	7,251	3,441
Sales demonstration inventory	16,794	14,662
Reserve for excess and obsolete	(2,786)	(2,604)
Inventory	49,934	28,242
Service inventory	$ 17,316	$ 13,726

- Definition

The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of inventory to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. May also provide for estimated product returns or price concessions pertaining to product cost.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 6
-Subparagraph a
-Article 5

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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Chapter 3
-Section A
-Paragraph 9
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-Chapter 4
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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 09
-Article 12

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.6(a))
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-Paragraph 4
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Goodwill (Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 19,015	$ 19,934
Additions
Foreign Currency Translation	(405)	(919)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	18,610	19,015
Americas Region [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	6,994	6,994
Additions
Foreign Currency Translation
Goodwill, Ending Balance	6,994	6,994
Europe/Africa Region [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	12,021	12,940
Additions
Foreign Currency Translation	(405)	(919)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	11,616	12,021
Asia Pacific Region [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Additions
Foreign Currency Translation
Goodwill, Ending Balance

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 45
-Subparagraph e
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
-Paragraph 68
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-Paragraph 1
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 141R
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-Subparagraph d
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Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 1,318	$ 1,484	$ 1,387

Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Product technology	$ 10,009	$ 10,501
Patents	7,287	6,523
Other	7,535	7,539
Total	24,831	24,563
Accumulated amortization	(17,982)	(17,359)
Intangible assets - net	$ 6,849	$ 7,204

Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2012	$ 1,091
2013	916
2014	825
2015	825
2016	755
Thereafter	2,187
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense, Total	$ 6,599

Accrued Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 10,665	$ 8,303
Accrued warranties	2,365	1,857
Professional and legal fees	966	1,000
Other accrued liabilities	4,080	4,048
Accrued liabilities, total	$ 18,076	$ 15,208

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Accrued Liabilities (Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,857	$ 1,253	$ 2,381
Provision for warranty expense	2,953	2,589	1,731
Warranty expired	(2,445)	(1,985)	(2,859)
Ending Balance	$ 2,365	$ 1,857	$ 1,253

Lines Of Credit (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Available line of credit	$ 30.0
Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit basis spread variable rate	2.25%
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit basis spread variable rate	2.50%

Capital Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Capital Leases [Abstract]
Assets under capital leases	$ 401	$ 381
Accumulated depreciation on assets under capital leases	$ 294	$ 202

Other (Income) Expense, Net (Other (Income) Expense, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Other (Income) Expense, Net [Abstract]
Foreign exchange transaction losses (gains)	$ 1,049	$ 2,814	$ (571)
Other	168	(31)	(21)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total	$ 1,217	$ 2,783	$ (592)

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) years $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties	$ 30,000
Effective tax rate due by recognizing tax benefits	300,000
Tax payment in settlement of valuation of certain intangible assets			$ 2,600,000
Foreign tax rate difference	$ (2,910,000)	$ (1,866,000)	(1,977,000)
Tax holiday granted by Singapore economic development board, duration in years \| years		4
Tax holiday granted by Singapore economic development board, extension duration in years \| years	6
Income tax holiday, aggregate dollar amount	$ 300,000	$ 700,000	$ 1,100,000
Income tax holiday, income tax benefits per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.02	$ 0.04	$ 0.07
Deferred tax assets, domestic	$ 4,957	$ 4,564
Deferred income tax assets, net operating loss carryforwards	14,939	14,084
Valuation Allowance, Amount	11,760	11,148
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount		1,200,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	$ 50,800,000	38,400,000
Maximum [Member]
Deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards expiration period \| years	15
Minimum [Member]
Deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards expiration period \| years	5
Switzerland [Member]
Foreign tax rate difference	$ 900,000	$ 200,000	$ 1,200,000
Gain on foreign income tax rate differential, per shares \| $ / shares	$ 0.05	$ 0.01	$ 0.07

Income Taxes (Summary Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Balance at January 1,	$ 645	$ 349
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		31
Additions for tax positions of prior years		265
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(380)
Balance at December 31,	$ 265	$ 645

Income Taxes (Summary Of Income Tax Examination Open Tax Years)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Switzerland [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Open Years	2011
Examination in Process	N/A
Germany [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Open Years	2004 - 2011
Examination in Process	2004 - 2007
Singapore [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Open Years	2006 - 2011
Examination in Process	N/A
United States - Federal Income Tax [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Open Years	2005, 2008 - 2011
Examination in Process	2009
United States - various states [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Open Years	2006 - 2011
Examination in Process	N/A

Income Taxes (Summary Of Income Before Income Tax, Domestic And Foreign) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes, Domestic	$ 14,268	$ 4,921	$ (7,239)
Income (loss) before income taxes, Foreign	17,437	9,294	(2,919)
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 31,705	$ 14,215	$ (10,158)

Income Taxes (Components Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal	$ 4,356	$ 1,008	$ (1,369)
State	423	98	(133)
Foreign	4,195	2,633	(60)
Current income tax expense (benefit), total	8,974	3,739	(1,562)
Federal	(400)	150	1,199
State	(40)	15	116
Foreign	(206)	(757)	671
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	(646)	(592)	1,986
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 8,328	$ 3,147	$ 424

Income Taxes (Summary Of Income Tax Expense At Federal Statutory Corporate Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate of 35%	$ 11,097	$ 4,975	$ (3,555)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	471	162	(239)
Income tax reconciliation foreign income tax rate differential	(2,910)	(1,866)	(1,977)
Research and development credit	(418)	(518)	(123)
Change in valuation allowance	612	545	2,486
IRS settlement			2,628
Equity based compensation	(91)	479	828
Tax expense related to uncertain tax positions		(380)	265
Tax exempt interest income			(39)
Manufacturing credit	(474)	(167)
Other	41	(83)	150
Income tax expense	$ 8,328	$ 3,147	$ 424

Income Taxes (Summary Of Deferred Income Tax Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	$ 5,297	$ 4,455
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	14,056	13,670
Valuation allowance	(11,760)	(11,148)
Net deferred income tax asset - Non-current	2,296	2,522
Deferred tax liability, net	(1,148)	(1,161)
Intercompany Profit In Inventory [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	1,482	1,504
Warranty Costs [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	291	248
Bad Debt Reserve [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	120	112
Inventory Reserve [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	727	655
Unearned Service Revenue [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	1,997	1,787
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	1,065	973
Other [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Net deferred income tax asset - Current	679	149
Depreciation [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	(779)	(186)
Goodwill Amortization [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	(1,508)	(1,342)
Product Design Costs [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	(87)	(61)
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	426	202
Intangible Assets [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred tax liability, net	(1,148)	(1,161)
Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Asset [Line Items]
Deferred income tax asset - Non-current	$ 14,939	$ 14,084

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Lease future expiration date, year	2019
2012	$ 6,254
2013	3,857
2014	2,626
2015	1,673
2016	1,552
Thereafter	2,345
Total future minimum lease payments	18,307
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 5,176	$ 4,044	$ 4,680

Stock Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Stock Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2008 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, outstanding	865,445	1,098,859
Vesting period, years	three
Shares, Granted	32,045
Options outstanding, exercise price \| $ / shares	$ 26.72	$ 21.37
Weighted average remaining contractual term \| years	4.7
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense \| $	$ 2,756,000	$ 2,416,000	$ 2,449,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value \| $ / shares	$ 14.15	$ 9.30	$ 5.08
Aggregate intrinsic value, Options exercised \| $	$ 10,400,000	$ 700,000	$ 50,000
Total fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model \| $	1,600,000	$ 1,700,000	1,700,000
Stock-based compensation expense, non-vested stock-based \| $	$ 4,400,000
Expected recognition period (years)	2.0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price, lower range \| $ / shares	$ 13.04
Exercise price, upper range \| $ / shares	$ 24.30
Vesting period, years	3
Weighted average remaining contractual term \| years	10
1997 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted awards, authorized	1,400,000
Common stock, outstanding	28,583
Exercise price, lower range \| $ / shares	$ 1.68
Exercise price, upper range \| $ / shares	$ 27.40
Vesting period, years	3
Weighted average remaining contractual term \| years	10
1997 Non-Employee Stock Option Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted awards, authorized	250,000
Common stock, outstanding	3,000
Options outstanding, exercise price \| $ / shares	$ 21.56
2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted awards, authorized	1,750,000
Granted stock, outstanding	5,251
Common stock, outstanding	397,170
Exercise price, lower range \| $ / shares	$ 12.50
Exercise price, upper range \| $ / shares	$ 31.06
2009 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted awards, authorized	1,781,546
Common stock, outstanding	436,692
Exercise price, lower range \| $ / shares	$ 17.04
Exercise price, upper range \| $ / shares	$ 39.33
Vesting period, years	three
2010 Change In Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining contractual term \| years	7
Director's Plan, Per Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
The terms for number of shares to be granted upon election				3,400
The terms for number of shares to be granted to director				2,200
The terms for value of shares to be granted upon election \| $			100,000
The terms for value of shares to be granted to director \| $			$ 70,000

Stock Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Assumptions Used To Determine The Fair Value Of Options Granted) (Details) - years	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	0.66%	1.85%	1.38%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	1.83%	2.14%	1.44%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected option life, in years	4	4	4
Expected volatility, minimum	47.90%	43.50%
Expected volatility, maximum	48.70%	46.50%	48.30%
Weighted-average expected volatility	48.70%	46.50%	48.30%

Stock Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) years $ / shares shares
Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance \| shares	1,098,859
Options, Granted \| shares	272,412
Options, Forfeited \| shares	(34,129)
Options, Exercised \| shares	(471,697)
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance \| shares	865,445
Options exercisable \| shares	419,474
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Beginning Balance \| $ / shares	$ 21.37
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted \| $ / shares	35.89
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited \| $ / shares	27.93
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised \| $ / shares	19.41
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding, Ending Balance \| $ / shares	26.72
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable \| $ / shares	$ 23.66
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term as of December 31, 2011, Outstanding, years \| years	4.7
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term as of December 31, 2011, Exercisable, years \| years	3.7
Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of December 31, 2011, Outstanding \| $	$ 16,684
Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of December31, 2011, Options exercisable \| $	$ 9,372

Stock Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 $ / shares shares
Stock Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Non-vested at beginning of period, shares \| shares	40,313
Shares, Granted \| shares	32,045
Shares, Forfeited \| shares	(624)
Shares, Vested \| shares	(28,207)
Non-vested at December 31, 2011 \| shares	43,527
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested at beginning of period \| $ / shares	$ 23.53
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, granted \| $ / shares	42.04
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, forfeited \| $ / shares	18.96
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested \| $ / shares	26.10
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested at end of period \| $ / shares	$ 32.31

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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.

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Earnings Per Share (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 02, 2010	Jul. 03, 2010	Apr. 03, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic EPS, Shares									16,503,773	16,153,831	16,125,449
Basic EPS, Amount	$ 0.57	$ 0.39	$ 0.26	$ 0.20	$ 0.30	$ 0.14	$ 0.11	$ 0.13	$ 1.42	$ 0.69	$ (0.66)
Effect of dilutive securities, Shares									364,698	211,995
Effect of dilutive securities, Per-Share									$ (0.03)	$ (0.01)
Diluted EPS, Shares									16,868,471	16,365,826	16,125,449
Diluted EPS, Amount	$ 0.56	$ 0.38	$ 0.25	$ 0.20	$ 0.29	$ 0.14	$ 0.11	$ 0.13	$ 1.39	$ 0.68	$ (0.66)
Antidilutive securities excluded									0	605,506	1,030,578

- Definition

Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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- Definition

The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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- Definition

Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6528421

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Employee Retirement Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Employee Retirement Benefit Plan [Abstract]
401(K) costs	$ 640	$ 0

Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 02, 2010	Jul. 03, 2010	Apr. 03, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers	$ 77,080	$ 64,807	$ 59,711	$ 52,566	$ 58,515	$ 45,286	$ 45,705	$ 42,269	$ 254,164	$ 191,775	$ 147,703
Operating Income (Loss)									32,858	16,927	(10,989)
Capital expenditures									5,988	4,753	3,949
Total assets	312,791				266,019				312,791	266,019	235,710
Long-Lived Assets	41,692				41,459				41,692	41,459	41,657
Total Assets	312,791				266,019				312,791	266,019	235,710
Americas Region [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers									97,484	72,383	55,062
Operating Income (Loss)									8,864	185	(13,353)
Long-lived assets	23,024				22,182				23,024	22,182	21,579
Capital expenditures									3,371	1,864	2,898
Total assets	167,579				140,667				167,579	140,667	131,477
Total Assets	167,579				140,667				167,579	140,667	131,477
Europe/Africa Region [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers									99,568	74,724	62,968
Operating Income (Loss)									6,909	6,362	(371)
Long-lived assets	16,592				17,212				16,592	17,212	18,245
Capital expenditures									1,748	2,236	515
Total assets	92,231				83,691				92,231	83,691	74,126
Total Assets	92,231				83,691				92,231	83,691	74,126
Asia Pacific Region [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to external customers									57,112	44,668	29,673
Operating Income (Loss)									17,085	10,380	2,735
Long-lived assets	2,076				2,065				2,076	2,065	1,833
Capital expenditures									869	653	536
Total assets	52,981				41,661				52,981	41,661	30,107
Total Assets	$ 52,981				$ 41,661				$ 52,981	$ 41,661	$ 30,107

Quarterly Results Of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 02, 2010	Jul. 03, 2010	Apr. 03, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Quarterly Results Of Operations [Abstract]
Sales	$ 77,080	$ 64,807	$ 59,711	$ 52,566	$ 58,515	$ 45,286	$ 45,705	$ 42,269	$ 254,164	$ 191,775	$ 147,703
Gross profit	43,512	36,389	33,516	30,272	34,536	26,383	27,088	25,391	143,689	113,398	80,708
Net income (loss)	$ 9,472	$ 6,429	$ 4,233	$ 3,243	$ 4,839	$ 2,328	$ 1,837	$ 2,064	$ 23,377	$ 11,068	$ (10,582)
Basic EPS, Amount	$ 0.57	$ 0.39	$ 0.26	$ 0.20	$ 0.30	$ 0.14	$ 0.11	$ 0.13	$ 1.42	$ 0.69	$ (0.66)
Diluted EPS, Amount	$ 0.56	$ 0.38	$ 0.25	$ 0.20	$ 0.29	$ 0.14	$ 0.11	$ 0.13	$ 1.39	$ 0.68	$ (0.66)

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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-Article 5
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-Paragraph 19

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+ Details

Label	Element	Value
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance	us-gaap_UnrecognizedTaxBenefits	$ 265,000