Veeco Instruments (VECO) 10-Q 8 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000103145	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	39,245,212
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$99,324	$132,715	$258,540	$409,171
Cost of sales	69,016	82,831	171,040	232,765
Gross profit	30,308	49,884	87,500	176,406
Operating expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	19,650	13,892	59,077	54,558
Research and development	18,993	25,775	60,600	72,991
Amortization	855	1,477	2,566	3,877
Restructuring	1,240	2,014	1,771	2,077
Other, net	-493	-737	-141	-626
Total operating expenses	40,245	42,421	123,873	132,877
Operating (loss) income	-9,937	7,463	-36,373	43,529
Interest income, net	192	176	620	708
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	-9,745	7,639	-35,753	44,237
Income tax (benefit) provision	-3,719	-59	-15,575	9,066
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-6,026	7,698	-20,178	35,171
Discontinued operations:	'	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	5,396	'	6,534
Income tax provision	'	1,341	'	1,722
Income from discontinued operations	'	4,055	'	4,812
Net (loss) income	($6,026)	$11,753	($20,178)	$39,983
Basic:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.16)	$0.20	($0.52)	$0.92
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0.10	'	$0.12
(Loss) income (in dollars per share)	($0.16)	$0.30	($0.52)	$1.04
Diluted :	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.16)	$0.20	($0.52)	$0.90
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0.10	'	$0.13
(Loss) income (in dollars per share)	($0.16)	$0.30	($0.52)	$1.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	38,841	38,577	38,774	38,402
Diluted (in shares)	38,841	39,169	38,774	39,006

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($6,026)	$11,753	($20,178)	$39,983
Available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	225	122	-15	-129
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	-54	-14	25	53
Less: Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net (loss) income	-1	-11	-52	-20
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	170	97	-42	-96
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-273	248	-1,346	-27
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	176	-2	-13	28
Net foreign currency translation	-97	246	-1,359	1
Comprehensive (loss) income	($5,953)	$12,096	($21,579)	$39,888

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$247,666	$384,557
Short-term investments	322,488	192,234
Restricted cash	2,850	2,017
Accounts receivable, net	37,769	63,169
Inventories	57,585	59,807
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	36,864	32,155
Deferred income taxes	10,545	10,545
Total current assets	715,767	744,484
Property, plant and equipment at cost, net	95,698	98,302
Goodwill	55,828	55,828
Deferred income taxes	6,072	935
Intangible assets, net	18,407	20,974
Other assets	17,341	16,781
Total assets	909,113	937,304
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	28,334	26,087
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	60,283	74,260
Deferred revenue	8,032	9,380
Income taxes payable	974	2,292
Current portion of long-term debt	285	268
Total current liabilities	97,908	112,287
Deferred income taxes	7,110	7,137
Long-term debt	1,922	2,138
Other liabilities	4,894	4,530
Total liabilities	111,834	126,092
Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, 500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	'	'
Common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 120,000,000 shares; 39,247,833 and 39,328,503 shares issued and outstanding in 2013 and 2012, respectively	392	393
Additional paid-in capital	716,370	708,723
Retained earnings	75,945	96,123
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,572	5,973
Total equity	797,279	811,212
Total liabilities and equity	$909,113	$937,304

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	39,247,833	39,328,503
Common stock, shares outstanding	39,247,833	39,328,503

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net (loss) income	($20,178)	$39,983
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	12,080	12,181
Deferred income taxes	-5,196	278
Non-cash equity-based compensation	9,054	10,629
Gain on disposal of segment	'	-4,112
Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises	-485	-2,211
Non-cash items from discontinued operations	'	-904
Other, net	20	10
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	25,095	34,486
Inventories	2,165	40,271
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-4,801	-219
Accounts payable	2,307	-2,811
Accrued expenses, deferred revenue and other current liabilities	-15,235	-24,897
Income taxes payable	-821	-224
Other, net	605	5,307
Discontinued operations	'	-1,932
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,610	105,835
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Capital expenditures	-7,976	-22,706
Proceeds from liquidations of short-term investments	422,903	176,303
Payments for purchases of short-term investments	-553,217	-89,848
Payment for purchase of cost method investment	-1,594	-10,341
Proceeds from sale of assets from discontinued segment	'	3,758
Other	25	58
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-139,859	57,224
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Proceeds from stock option exercises	313	5,370
Restricted stock tax withholdings	-2,358	-1,418
Excess tax benefits from stock option exercises	485	2,211
Repayments of long-term debt	-199	-184
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-1,759	5,979
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	117	88
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-136,891	169,126
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	384,557	217,922
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	247,666	387,048
Non-cash investing and financing activities	'	'
Transfers from property, plant and equipment to inventory	2,224	1,242
Transfers from inventory to property, plant and equipment	$1,144	'

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note 1—Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Veeco Instruments Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Veeco”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”, unless the context indicates otherwise) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Consistent with prior years, we report interim quarters, other than fourth quarters which always end on December 31, on a 13-week basis ending on the last Sunday of each period. The interim quarter ends are determined at the beginning of each year based on the 13-week quarters. The 2013 interim quarter ends are March 31, June 30 and September 29. The 2012 interim quarter ends were April 1, July 1 and September 30. For ease of reference, we report these interim quarter ends as March 31, June 30 and September 30 in our interim condensed consolidated financial statements. We have reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our financial statements to conform to the current presentation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates made by management include: the best estimate of selling price for our products and services; allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory valuation; recoverability and useful lives of property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets; investment valuations; fair value of derivatives; recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets; recoverability of deferred tax assets; liabilities for product warranty; accruals for contingencies; equity-based payments, including forfeitures and performance based vesting; and liabilities for tax uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	(Loss) Income Per Common Share
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of  basic weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		September 30,		September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	38,577	38,774	38,402
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	—	592	—	604
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	39,169	38,774	39,006
	Basic (loss) income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted (loss) income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reported net losses applicable to common shareholders, and accordingly, the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are equal because any increase to basic weighted average shares outstanding would be antidilutive. This resulted in our excluding from the computation 0.6 million common equivalent shares that would have otherwise been dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Additionally, not included above, were additional stock options and restricted stock outstanding that had exercise or grant prices in excess of the average market value of our common stock during the period and are therefore antidilutive. There were 1.0 million and 1.1 million such underlying shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. There were 1.1 million and 1.2 million such underlying shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists with a customer; delivery of the specified products has occurred or services have been rendered; prices are contractually fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded including shipping and handling costs and excluding applicable taxes related to sales. A significant portion of our revenue is derived from contractual arrangements with customers that have multiple elements, such as systems, upgrades, components, spare parts, maintenance and service plans. For sales arrangements that contain multiple elements, we split the arrangement into separate units of accounting if the individually delivered elements have value to the customer on a standalone basis. We also evaluate whether multiple transactions with the same customer or related party should be considered part of a multiple element arrangement, whereby we assess, among other factors, whether the contracts or agreements are negotiated or executed within a short time frame of each other or if there are indicators that the contracts are negotiated in contemplation of each other. When we have separate units of accounting, we allocate revenue to each element based on the following selling price hierarchy: vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available; third party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available; or our best estimate of selling price (“BESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.  For the majority of the elements in our arrangements we utilize BESP. The accounting guidance for selling price hierarchy did not include BESP for arrangements entered into prior to January 1, 2011, and as such we recognized revenue for those arrangements as described below.
	We consider many facts when evaluating each of our sales arrangements to determine the timing of revenue recognition, including the contractual obligations, the customer’s creditworthiness and the nature of the customer’s post-delivery acceptance provisions. Our system sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally include field acceptance provisions that may include functional or mechanical test procedures. For the majority of our arrangements, a customer source inspection of the system is performed in our facility or test data is sent to the customer documenting that the system is functioning to the agreed upon specifications prior to delivery. Historically, such source inspection or test data replicates the field acceptance provisions that will be performed at the customer’s site prior to final acceptance of the system. As such, we objectively demonstrate that the criteria specified in the contractual acceptance provisions are achieved prior to delivery and, therefore, we recognize revenue upon delivery since there is no substantive contingency remaining related to the acceptance provisions as of that date, subject to the retention amount constraint described below. For new products, new applications of existing products or for products with substantive customer acceptance provisions where we cannot objectively demonstrate that the criteria specified in the contractual acceptance provisions have been achieved prior to delivery, revenue and the associated costs are deferred and fully recognized upon the receipt of final customer acceptance, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
	Our system sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally do not contain provisions for right of return or forfeiture, refund, or other purchase price concessions.  In the rare instances where such provisions are included, we defer all revenue until such rights expire.  In many cases our products are sold with a billing retention, typically 10% of the sales price (the “retention amount”), which is typically payable by the customer when field acceptance provisions are completed.  The amount of revenue recognized upon delivery of a system or upgrade is limited to the lower of  i) the amount that is not contingent upon acceptance provisions or ii) the value allocated to the delivered elements, if such sale is part of a multiple-element arrangement.
	For transactions entered into prior to January 1, 2011, under the accounting rules for multiple-element arrangements in place at that time, we deferred the greater of the retention amount or the relative fair value of the undelivered elements based on VSOE.  When we could not establish VSOE or TPE for all undelivered elements of an arrangement, revenue on the entire arrangement was deferred until the earlier of the point when we did have VSOE for all undelivered elements or the delivery of all elements of the arrangement.
	Our sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally include installation. The installation process is not deemed essential to the functionality of the equipment since it is not complex; that is, it does not require significant changes to the features or capabilities of the equipment or involve building elaborate interfaces or connections subsequent to factory acceptance. We have a demonstrated history of consistently completing installations in a timely manner and can reliably estimate the costs of such activities. Most customers engage us to perform the installation services, although there are other third-party providers with sufficient knowledge who could complete these services. Based on these factors, we deem the installation of our systems to be inconsequential and perfunctory relative to the system as a whole, and as a result, do not consider such services to be a separate element of the arrangement. As such, we accrue the cost of the installation at the time of revenue recognition for the system.
	In Japan, where our contractual terms with customers generally specify title and risk and rewards of ownership transfer upon customer acceptance, revenue is recognized and the customer is billed upon the receipt of written customer acceptance.
	Revenue related to maintenance and service contracts is recognized ratably over the applicable contract term.  Component and spare part revenue are recognized at the time of delivery in accordance with the terms of the applicable sales arrangement.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Note 2 — Discontinued Operations
	During the three months ended September 30, 2012 we had $4.1 million in income from discontinued operations, primarily consisting of the recognition of the previously deferred $5.4 million pre-tax gain in China from the sale of our Metrology business to Bruker Corporation (“Bruker”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 we had $4.8 million in income from discontinued operations, primarily consisting of the recognition of the previously deferred $5.4 million pre-tax gain in China from the sale of our Metrology business to Bruker and the $1.4 million pre-tax gain on sale of assets previously held for sale. There were no sales included in the results of our discontinued operations.

Balance_Sheet_Information

Balance Sheet Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Balance Sheet Information	'
Balance Sheet Information	'
	Note 3—Balance Sheet Information
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include cash and certain highly liquid investments. Highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased may be classified as cash equivalents. Such items may include liquid money market accounts, treasury bills, government agency securities and corporate debt. The investments that are classified as cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Short-Term Investments
	Total available-for-sale securities and gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Amortized			Gains in			Losses in			Estimated Fair
		Cost			Accumulated			Accumulated			Value
					Other			Other
					Comprehensive			Comprehensive
					Income			Income
	United States treasuries	$	180,101		$	63		$	(3	)	$	180,161
	Corporate bonds	74,778			29			(86		)	74,721
	Government agency securities	55,657			7			(1		)	55,663
	Commercial paper	11,943			—			—			11,943
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	322,479		$	99		$	(90	)	$	322,488
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, available-for-sale securities were liquidated for total proceeds of $150.5 million and $422.9 million, respectively. There were minimal gross realized gains on these sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and $0.1 million of gross realized gains on these sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Total available-for-sale securities and gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2012
		Amortized			Gains in			Losses in			Estimated Fair
		Cost			Accumulated			Accumulated			Value
					Other			Other
					Comprehensive			Comprehensive
					Income			Income
	United States treasuries	$	184,102		$	76		$	—		$	184,178
	Government agency securities	8,056			—			—			8,056
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	192,158		$	76		$	—		$	192,234
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, available-for-sale securities were liquidated for total proceeds of $76.8 million and $176.3 million, respectively. The gross realized gains and losses on these sales were minimal for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
	The table below shows the fair value of short-term investments that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Less than 12 months						Total
		Estimated			Gross Unrealized			Estimated Fair			Gross Unrealized
		Fair			Losses			Value			Losses
		Value
	United States treasuries	$	8,882		$	(3	)	$	8,882		$	(3	)
	Corporate bonds	49,447			(86		)	49,447			(86		)
	Government agency securities	7,999			(1		)	7,999			(1		)
	Total	$	66,328		$	(90	)	$	66,328		$	(90	)
	As of December 31, 2012 we did not hold any short-term investments that were in a loss position. We did not hold any short-term investments that have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer for the period noted in the table above.
	The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss was considered to be temporary or other-than-temporary and therefore impaired include: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been lower than the cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee; and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. The Company believes the gross unrealized losses on the Company’s short-term investments as of September 30, 2013 were temporary in nature and therefore did not recognize any impairment.
	Contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Estimated Fair Value
	Due in one year or less	$	230,968
	Due in 1–2 years	53,295
	Due in 2–3 years	38,225
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	322,488
	Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
	Restricted Cash
	As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, restricted cash consisted of $2.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which serves as collateral for bank guarantees that provide financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain customer obligations. This cash is held in custody by the issuing bank and is restricted as to withdrawal or use while the related bank guarantees are outstanding.
	Accounts Receivable, Net
	Accounts receivable are shown net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.5 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally first-in, first-out) or market. Inventories consist of (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Materials	$	35,377		$	36,523
	Work in process	19,590			13,363
	Finished goods	2,618			9,921
		$	57,585		$	59,807
	Cost Method Investment
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we invested an additional $0.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively, into a rapidly developing organic light emitting diode (“OLED”) equipment company (the “Investment”). While Veeco is not obligated to increase amounts invested in the Investment, we may choose to do so if the opportunity arises in the future. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we have recorded a total investment of $16.1 million and $14.5 million, respectively, in the Investment. Our ownership in the Investment is approximately 15.3% of the preferred shares and a 12.0% interest in the total of the company. Since we do not exert significant influence on the Investment, this investment is accounted for under the cost method in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The fair value of this investment is not estimated because there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may indicate an other-than-temporary decline in the fair value of the investment, and we are exempt from estimating interim fair values because the investment does not meet the definition of a publicly traded company. This investment is recorded in other assets in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Customer Deposits
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had customer deposits of $24.2 million and $32.7 million, respectively, which are recorded as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Accrued Warranty
We estimate the costs that may be incurred under the warranties we provide and record a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the related revenue is recognized. Factors that affect our warranty liability include product failure rates, material usage and labor costs incurred in correcting product failures during the warranty period. This accrual is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We periodically assess the adequacy of our recognized warranty liability and adjust the amount as necessary.  Changes in our warranty liability during the period are as follows (in thousands):
	September 30,
	2013			2012
Balance as of the beginning of period	$	4,942		$	8,731
Warranties issued during the period	2,778			2,486
Settlements made during the period	(3,315		)	(6,389		)
Changes in estimate during the period	—			1,418
Balance as of the end of period	$	4,405		$	6,246
In the current year’s presentation we no longer include installation in the accrued warranty balance; therefore, in order to conform the balance to current year presentation, we have reclassified $1.047 million from the beginning balance of 2012 accrued warranty to accrued installation which, along with accrued warranty, is also a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Mortgage Payable
We have a mortgage payable with approximately $2.2 million outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million outstanding as of December 31, 2012. The mortgage accrues interest at an annual rate of 7.91%, and the final payment is due on January 1, 2020. We estimate the fair value of the mortgage as of September 30, 2013 was approximately $2.4 million and $2.6 million as of December 31, 2012.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income are (in thousands):
	Gross			Taxes			Net
As of September 30, 2013
Translation adjustments	$	5,694		$	(352	)	$	5,342
Minimum pension liability	(1,285		)	510			(775		)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	9			(4		)	5
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	4,418		$	154		$	4,572
	Gross			Taxes			Net
As of December 31, 2012
Translation adjustments	$	7,040		$	(339	)	$	6,701
Minimum pension liability	(1,285		)	510			(775		)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	76			(29		)	47
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	5,831		$	142		$	5,973

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Information	'
Segment Information	'
	Note 4—Segment Information
	We manage the business, review operating results and assess performance, as well as allocate resources, based upon four reporting units that are aggregated into two segments: the VIBE and Mechanical reporting units which are reported in our Data Storage segment; and the MOCVD and molecular beam epitaxy (“MBE”) reporting units which are reported in our Light Emitting Diode (“LED”) and Solar segment. In identifying the reporting units, management considered the economic characteristics of operating segments including the products and services provided, production processes, types or classes of customer and product distribution.  Our LED & Solar segment consists of MOCVD systems, MBE systems and thermal deposition sources. These systems are primarily sold to customers in the LED, wireless devices and solar industries, as well as to scientific research customers. This segment has manufacturing, product development and marketing sites in Somerset, New Jersey; Poughkeepsie, New York; and St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Data Storage segment consists of the ion beam etch, ion beam deposition, diamond-like carbon, physical vapor deposition and dicing and slicing products sold primarily to customers in the data storage industry. This segment has manufacturing, product development and marketing sites in Plainview, New York; Camarillo, California; and Ft. Collins, Colorado.
	We evaluate the performance of our reportable segments based on income (loss) from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, amortization and certain items (in the aggregate “segment profit (loss)”), which is the primary indicator used to plan and forecast future periods. The presentation of this financial measure facilitates meaningful comparison with prior periods, as management believes segment profit (loss) reports baseline performance and thus provides useful information. Certain items include restructuring charges and equity-based compensation expense. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of critical accounting policies.
	The following tables present certain data pertaining to our reportable segments and a reconciliation of segment (loss) profit to (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and goodwill and total assets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar				Data Storage				Unallocated					Total
										Corporate
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	Net sales	$	75,001			$	24,323			$		—			$	99,324
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(1,723		)	$	2,135			$		(5,491		)	$	(5,079		)
	Interest income, net	—				—				192					192
	Amortization	(531			)	(324			)	—					(855			)
	Equity-based compensation	(1,016			)	(439			)	(1,308				)	(2,763			)
	Restructuring	(793			)	(447			)	—					(1,240			)
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(4,063		)	$	925			$		(6,607		)	$	(9,745		)
	Three months ended September 30, 2012
	Net sales	$	98,905			$	33,810			$		—			$	132,715
	Segment profit	$	9,461			$	4,278			$		480			$	14,219
	Interest income, net	—				—				176					176
	Amortization	(1,154			)	(323			)	—					(1,477			)
	Equity-based compensation	(1,914			)	(763			)	(588				)	(3,265			)
	Restructuring	(660			)	(1,296			)	(58				)	(2,014			)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	5,733			$	1,896			$		10			$	7,639
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Net sales	$	193,241			$	65,299			$		—			$	258,540
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(9,821		)	$	2,389			$		(15,549		)	$	(22,981		)
	Interest income, net	—				—				620					620
	Amortization	(1,595			)	(971			)	—					(2,566			)
	Equity-based compensation	(3,042			)	(1,057			)	(4,956				)	(9,055			)
	Restructuring	(1,216			)	(497			)	(58				)	(1,771			)
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(15,674		)	$	(136		)	$		(19,943		)	$	(35,753		)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2012
	Net sales	$	281,257			$	127,914			$		—			$	409,171
	Segment profit (loss)	$	36,534			$	25,367			$		(2,009		)	$	59,892
	Interest income, net	—				—				708					708
	Amortization	(2,878			)	(999			)	—					(3,877			)
	Equity-based compensation	(4,016			)	(1,614			)	(4,779				)	(10,409			)
	Restructuring	(718			)	(1,301			)	(58				)	(2,077			)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	28,922			$	21,453			$		(6,138		)	$	44,237
		LED & Solar				Data Storage					Unallocated				Total
											Corporate
	As of September 30, 2013
	Goodwill	$		55,828		$		—			$		—		$		55,828
	Total assets	$		235,356		$		37,277			$		636,480		$		909,113
	As of December 31, 2012
	Goodwill	$		55,828		$		—			$		—		$		55,828
	Total assets	$		276,352		$		38,664			$		622,288		$		937,304
	As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 corporate total assets were comprised principally of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 5— Fair Value Measurements
	We have categorized our assets and liabilities recorded at fair value based upon the fair value hierarchy. The levels of fair value hierarchy are as follows:
	·                  Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.
	·                  Level 2 inputs utilize other-than-quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
	·                  Level 3 inputs are unobservable and are typically based on our own assumptions, including situations where there is little, if any, market activity.
	In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, we categorize such assets or liabilities based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset.
	Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that are classified within the Level 3 category. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in historical company data) inputs.
	The major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	United States treasuries	$	180,161	$	—	$	—	$	180,161
	Commercial paper	—		11,943		—		11,943
	Corporate bonds	—		74,721		—		74,721
	Government agency securities	—		62,663		—		62,663
	Total	$	180,161	$	149,327	$	—	$	329,488
		December 31, 2012
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	United States treasuries	$	278,698	$	—	$	—	$	278,698
	Government agency securities	—		123,054		—		123,054
	Total	$	278,698	$	123,054	$	—	$	401,752
	Consistent with Level 1 measurement principles, treasury bills and treasury notes are priced using active market prices of identical securities. Consistent with Level 2 measurement principles, commercial paper, corporate bonds and government agency securities are priced with matrix pricing.
	Government agency securities and treasury bills that are classified as cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates market value. Accordingly, no gains or losses (realized/unrealized) have been incurred for cash equivalents. All investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value within short-term investments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In determining the fair value of its investments and levels, the Company uses pricing information from pricing services that value securities based on quoted market prices in active markets and matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical valuation technique that does not rely exclusively on quoted prices of specific investments, but on the investment’s relationship to other benchmarked quoted securities. The Company has a review process in place for investment valuations to facilitate identification and resolution of potentially erroneous prices. The Company reviews the information provided by the third-party service provider to record the fair value of its portfolio.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Note 6 — Derivative Financial Instruments
	We use derivative financial instruments to minimize the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes on earnings and cash flows. In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In order to reduce the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies on short-term foreign currency-denominated intercompany transactions and other known foreign currency exposures, we enter into monthly forward contracts. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Our forward contracts are not expected to subject us to material risks due to exchange rate movements because gains and losses on these contracts are intended to offset exchange gains and losses on the underlying assets and liabilities. We have not designated these economic hedges as accounting hedges pursuant to the accounting guidance. The forward contracts are marked-to-market through earnings. We conduct our derivative transactions with highly rated financial institutions in an effort to mitigate any material counterparty risk. We estimate the fair value of these derivative instruments consistent with Level 2 measurement principles (see Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements) as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815	Component of	Maturity		Notional			Estimated
			Dates		Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	October 2013		$	1,840		$	9
	Total Derivative Instruments				$	1,840		$	9
		December 31, 2012
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815	Component of	Maturity		Notional			Estimated
			Dates		Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	January 2013		$	9,590		$	244
	Total Derivative Instruments				$	9,590		$	244
		Location of Realized Net	For the three months						For the nine months
		(Loss) Gain and Changes in	ended September 30,						ended September 30,
	Derivative	the Fair Value of Derivatives	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Other, net	$	(11	)	$	(12	)	$	146	$	(90	)
	Weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding		$	1,148		$	2,188		$	1,712	$	2,350

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters	'
Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters	'
	Note 7— Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters
	Restructuring and Other Charges
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we took measures to improve profitability, including the restructuring of one of our international sales offices and consolidation of certain sales, business and administrative functions. As a result of these actions, we recorded restructuring charges of $1.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we took measures to improve profitability, including a reduction of discretionary expenses, realignment of our senior management team and consolidation of certain sales, business and administrative functions. As a result of these actions, we recorded restructuring charges of $2.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively. Restructuring expenses for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):
		For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Personnel severance and related costs	$	949		$	1,642		$	1,384		$	1,705
	Equity compensation and related costs	—			220			—			220
	Lease related and other transition costs	291			—			291			—
	Other associated costs	—			152			96			152
		$	1,240		$	2,014		$	1,771		$	2,077
	Restructuring Liability
	The following is a reconciliation of the restructuring liability through September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar			Data Storage			Unallocated			Total
								Corporate
	Short-term liability
	Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	448		$	1,308		$	119		$	1,875
	Restructuring	1,149			564			58			1,771
	Cash payments	(946		)	(1,032		)	(167		)	(2,145		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	651		$	840		$	10		$	1,501
	The balance of the short-term liability will be paid over the next 12 months.
	The following is a reconciliation of the restructuring liability through December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar			Data Storage			Unallocated			Total
								Corporate
	Short-term liability
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	534		$	128		$	294		$	956
	Restructuring	874			1,684			135			2,693
	Cash payments	(960		)	(504		)	(310		)	(1,774		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	448		$	1,308		$	119		$	1,875

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 8— Subsequent Events
	Acquisition of Synos Technology, Inc. (“Synos”): On October 1, 2013, we acquired Synos, which designs and manufactures Fast Array Scanning™ Atomic Layer Deposition systems (“ALD”) that are enabling the production of flexible organic light-emitting diode (“OLED”) displays for mobile devices. The initial purchase price is $70 million. The agreement also includes an earn-out feature that would require an additional payment of up to $115 million if future performance milestones are achieved prior to December 31, 2014. With the earn-out feature, the total maximum potential purchase price is $185 million. Synos is headquartered in Fremont, California and has approximately 50 employees. Preliminary purchase accounting allocations for Synos are not yet available.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation	'
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates made by management include: the best estimate of selling price for our products and services; allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory valuation; recoverability and useful lives of property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets; investment valuations; fair value of derivatives; recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets; recoverability of deferred tax assets; liabilities for product warranty; accruals for contingencies; equity-based payments, including forfeitures and performance based vesting; and liabilities for tax uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(Loss) Income Per Common Share	'
	(Loss) Income Per Common Share
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of  basic weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		September 30,		September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	38,577	38,774	38,402
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	—	592	—	604
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	39,169	38,774	39,006
	Basic (loss) income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted (loss) income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reported net losses applicable to common shareholders, and accordingly, the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are equal because any increase to basic weighted average shares outstanding would be antidilutive. This resulted in our excluding from the computation 0.6 million common equivalent shares that would have otherwise been dilutive for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Additionally, not included above, were additional stock options and restricted stock outstanding that had exercise or grant prices in excess of the average market value of our common stock during the period and are therefore antidilutive. There were 1.0 million and 1.1 million such underlying shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. There were 1.1 million and 1.2 million such underlying shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists with a customer; delivery of the specified products has occurred or services have been rendered; prices are contractually fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded including shipping and handling costs and excluding applicable taxes related to sales. A significant portion of our revenue is derived from contractual arrangements with customers that have multiple elements, such as systems, upgrades, components, spare parts, maintenance and service plans. For sales arrangements that contain multiple elements, we split the arrangement into separate units of accounting if the individually delivered elements have value to the customer on a standalone basis. We also evaluate whether multiple transactions with the same customer or related party should be considered part of a multiple element arrangement, whereby we assess, among other factors, whether the contracts or agreements are negotiated or executed within a short time frame of each other or if there are indicators that the contracts are negotiated in contemplation of each other. When we have separate units of accounting, we allocate revenue to each element based on the following selling price hierarchy: vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available; third party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available; or our best estimate of selling price (“BESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.  For the majority of the elements in our arrangements we utilize BESP. The accounting guidance for selling price hierarchy did not include BESP for arrangements entered into prior to January 1, 2011, and as such we recognized revenue for those arrangements as described below.
	We consider many facts when evaluating each of our sales arrangements to determine the timing of revenue recognition, including the contractual obligations, the customer’s creditworthiness and the nature of the customer’s post-delivery acceptance provisions. Our system sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally include field acceptance provisions that may include functional or mechanical test procedures. For the majority of our arrangements, a customer source inspection of the system is performed in our facility or test data is sent to the customer documenting that the system is functioning to the agreed upon specifications prior to delivery. Historically, such source inspection or test data replicates the field acceptance provisions that will be performed at the customer’s site prior to final acceptance of the system. As such, we objectively demonstrate that the criteria specified in the contractual acceptance provisions are achieved prior to delivery and, therefore, we recognize revenue upon delivery since there is no substantive contingency remaining related to the acceptance provisions as of that date, subject to the retention amount constraint described below. For new products, new applications of existing products or for products with substantive customer acceptance provisions where we cannot objectively demonstrate that the criteria specified in the contractual acceptance provisions have been achieved prior to delivery, revenue and the associated costs are deferred and fully recognized upon the receipt of final customer acceptance, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
	Our system sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally do not contain provisions for right of return or forfeiture, refund, or other purchase price concessions.  In the rare instances where such provisions are included, we defer all revenue until such rights expire.  In many cases our products are sold with a billing retention, typically 10% of the sales price (the “retention amount”), which is typically payable by the customer when field acceptance provisions are completed.  The amount of revenue recognized upon delivery of a system or upgrade is limited to the lower of  i) the amount that is not contingent upon acceptance provisions or ii) the value allocated to the delivered elements, if such sale is part of a multiple-element arrangement.
	For transactions entered into prior to January 1, 2011, under the accounting rules for multiple-element arrangements in place at that time, we deferred the greater of the retention amount or the relative fair value of the undelivered elements based on VSOE.  When we could not establish VSOE or TPE for all undelivered elements of an arrangement, revenue on the entire arrangement was deferred until the earlier of the point when we did have VSOE for all undelivered elements or the delivery of all elements of the arrangement.
	Our sales arrangements, including certain upgrades, generally include installation. The installation process is not deemed essential to the functionality of the equipment since it is not complex; that is, it does not require significant changes to the features or capabilities of the equipment or involve building elaborate interfaces or connections subsequent to factory acceptance. We have a demonstrated history of consistently completing installations in a timely manner and can reliably estimate the costs of such activities. Most customers engage us to perform the installation services, although there are other third-party providers with sufficient knowledge who could complete these services. Based on these factors, we deem the installation of our systems to be inconsequential and perfunctory relative to the system as a whole, and as a result, do not consider such services to be a separate element of the arrangement. As such, we accrue the cost of the installation at the time of revenue recognition for the system.
	In Japan, where our contractual terms with customers generally specify title and risk and rewards of ownership transfer upon customer acceptance, revenue is recognized and the customer is billed upon the receipt of written customer acceptance.
	Revenue related to maintenance and service contracts is recognized ratably over the applicable contract term.  Component and spare part revenue are recognized at the time of delivery in accordance with the terms of the applicable sales arrangement.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation	'
Reconciliation of basic weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding	'
	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of  basic weighted average shares outstanding and diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		September 30,		September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	38,577	38,774	38,402
	Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	—	592	—	604
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	39,169	38,774	39,006

Balance_Sheet_Information_Tabl

Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Balance Sheet Information	'
Schedule of available-for-sale securities and gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	Total available-for-sale securities and gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Amortized			Gains in			Losses in			Estimated Fair
		Cost			Accumulated			Accumulated			Value
					Other			Other
					Comprehensive			Comprehensive
					Income			Income
	United States treasuries	$	180,101		$	63		$	(3	)	$	180,161
	Corporate bonds	74,778			29			(86		)	74,721
	Government agency securities	55,657			7			(1		)	55,663
	Commercial paper	11,943			—			—			11,943
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	322,479		$	99		$	(90	)	$	322,488
	Total available-for-sale securities and gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2012
		Amortized			Gains in			Losses in			Estimated Fair
		Cost			Accumulated			Accumulated			Value
					Other			Other
					Comprehensive			Comprehensive
					Income			Income
	United States treasuries	$	184,102		$	76		$	—		$	184,178
	Government agency securities	8,056			—			—			8,056
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	192,158		$	76		$	—		$	192,234
Summary of fair value of short-term investments that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months or for 12 months or longer	'
	The table below shows the fair value of short-term investments that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Less than 12 months						Total
		Estimated			Gross Unrealized			Estimated Fair			Gross Unrealized
		Fair			Losses			Value			Losses
		Value
	United States treasuries	$	8,882		$	(3	)	$	8,882		$	(3	)
	Corporate bonds	49,447			(86		)	49,447			(86		)
	Government agency securities	7,999			(1		)	7,999			(1		)
	Total	$	66,328		$	(90	)	$	66,328		$	(90	)
Schedule of contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities	'
	Contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Estimated Fair Value
	Due in one year or less	$	230,968
	Due in 1–2 years	53,295
	Due in 2–3 years	38,225
	Total available-for-sale securities	$	322,488
Schedule of inventories	'
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally first-in, first-out) or market. Inventories consist of (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Materials	$	35,377		$	36,523
	Work in process	19,590			13,363
	Finished goods	2,618			9,921
		$	57,585		$	59,807
Schedule of changes in warranty liability	'
	Changes in our warranty liability during the period are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,
		2013			2012
	Balance as of the beginning of period	$	4,942		$	8,731
	Warranties issued during the period	2,778			2,486
	Settlements made during the period	(3,315		)	(6,389		)
	Changes in estimate during the period	—			1,418
	Balance as of the end of period	$	4,405		$	6,246
Schedule of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income are (in thousands):
		Gross			Taxes			Net
	As of September 30, 2013
	Translation adjustments	$	5,694		$	(352	)	$	5,342
	Minimum pension liability	(1,285		)	510			(775		)
	Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	9			(4		)	5
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	4,418		$	154		$	4,572
		Gross			Taxes			Net
	As of December 31, 2012
	Translation adjustments	$	7,040		$	(339	)	$	6,701
	Minimum pension liability	(1,285		)	510			(775		)
	Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	76			(29		)	47
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	$	5,831		$	142		$	5,973

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Information	'
Information related to reportable segments and a reconciliation of segment (loss) profit to (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	'
	The following tables present certain data pertaining to our reportable segments and a reconciliation of segment (loss) profit to (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and goodwill and total assets as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar				Data Storage				Unallocated					Total
										Corporate
	Three months ended September 30, 2013
	Net sales	$	75,001			$	24,323			$		—			$	99,324
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(1,723		)	$	2,135			$		(5,491		)	$	(5,079		)
	Interest income, net	—				—				192					192
	Amortization	(531			)	(324			)	—					(855			)
	Equity-based compensation	(1,016			)	(439			)	(1,308				)	(2,763			)
	Restructuring	(793			)	(447			)	—					(1,240			)
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(4,063		)	$	925			$		(6,607		)	$	(9,745		)
	Three months ended September 30, 2012
	Net sales	$	98,905			$	33,810			$		—			$	132,715
	Segment profit	$	9,461			$	4,278			$		480			$	14,219
	Interest income, net	—				—				176					176
	Amortization	(1,154			)	(323			)	—					(1,477			)
	Equity-based compensation	(1,914			)	(763			)	(588				)	(3,265			)
	Restructuring	(660			)	(1,296			)	(58				)	(2,014			)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	5,733			$	1,896			$		10			$	7,639
	Nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Net sales	$	193,241			$	65,299			$		—			$	258,540
	Segment (loss) profit	$	(9,821		)	$	2,389			$		(15,549		)	$	(22,981		)
	Interest income, net	—				—				620					620
	Amortization	(1,595			)	(971			)	—					(2,566			)
	Equity-based compensation	(3,042			)	(1,057			)	(4,956				)	(9,055			)
	Restructuring	(1,216			)	(497			)	(58				)	(1,771			)
	Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(15,674		)	$	(136		)	$		(19,943		)	$	(35,753		)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2012
	Net sales	$	281,257			$	127,914			$		—			$	409,171
	Segment profit (loss)	$	36,534			$	25,367			$		(2,009		)	$	59,892
	Interest income, net	—				—				708					708
	Amortization	(2,878			)	(999			)	—					(3,877			)
	Equity-based compensation	(4,016			)	(1,614			)	(4,779				)	(10,409			)
	Restructuring	(718			)	(1,301			)	(58				)	(2,077			)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	28,922			$	21,453			$		(6,138		)	$	44,237
Schedule of reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated assets	'
		LED & Solar				Data Storage					Unallocated				Total
											Corporate
	As of September 30, 2013
	Goodwill	$		55,828		$		—			$		—		$		55,828
	Total assets	$		235,356		$		37,277			$		636,480		$		909,113
	As of December 31, 2012
	Goodwill	$		55,828		$		—			$		—		$		55,828
	Total assets	$		276,352		$		38,664			$		622,288		$		937,304

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Measurements	'
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'
	The major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	United States treasuries	$	180,161	$	—	$	—	$	180,161
	Commercial paper	—		11,943		—		11,943
	Corporate bonds	—		74,721		—		74,721
	Government agency securities	—		62,663		—		62,663
	Total	$	180,161	$	149,327	$	—	$	329,488
		December 31, 2012
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	United States treasuries	$	278,698	$	—	$	—	$	278,698
	Government agency securities	—		123,054		—		123,054
	Total	$	278,698	$	123,054	$	—	$	401,752

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
Schedule of notional amount and fair value of derivatives	'
	We estimate the fair value of these derivative instruments consistent with Level 2 measurement principles (see Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements) as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2013
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815	Component of	Maturity		Notional			Estimated
			Dates		Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	October 2013		$	1,840		$	9
	Total Derivative Instruments				$	1,840		$	9
		December 31, 2012
	Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815	Component of	Maturity		Notional			Estimated
			Dates		Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	January 2013		$	9,590		$	244
	Total Derivative Instruments				$	9,590		$	244
Schedule of derivative realized net gain (loss) and weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding	'
		Location of Realized Net	For the three months						For the nine months
		(Loss) Gain and Changes in	ended September 30,						ended September 30,
	Derivative	the Fair Value of Derivatives	2013			2012			2013		2012
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Other, net	$	(11	)	$	(12	)	$	146	$	(90	)
	Weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding		$	1,148		$	2,188		$	1,712	$	2,350

Commitments_Contingencies_and_1

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters	'
Schedule of restructuring expense	'
	Restructuring expenses for the periods indicated were as follows (in thousands):
		For the three months ended						For the nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Personnel severance and related costs	$	949		$	1,642		$	1,384		$	1,705
	Equity compensation and related costs	—			220			—			220
	Lease related and other transition costs	291			—			291			—
	Other associated costs	—			152			96			152
		$	1,240		$	2,014		$	1,771		$	2,077
Schedule of reconciliation of restructuring liability	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the restructuring liability through September 30, 2013 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar			Data Storage			Unallocated			Total
								Corporate
	Short-term liability
	Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	448		$	1,308		$	119		$	1,875
	Restructuring	1,149			564			58			1,771
	Cash payments	(946		)	(1,032		)	(167		)	(2,145		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	651		$	840		$	10		$	1,501
	The following is a reconciliation of the restructuring liability through December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
		LED & Solar			Data Storage			Unallocated			Total
								Corporate
	Short-term liability
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	534		$	128		$	294		$	956
	Restructuring	874			1,684			135			2,693
	Cash payments	(960		)	(504		)	(310		)	(1,774		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	448		$	1,308		$	119		$	1,875

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Basis of Presentation	'	'	'	'
Number of weeks in each fiscal quarter for 52-week fiscal year	'	'	'91 days	'
(Loss) Income Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	38,577	38,774	38,402
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	'	592	'	604
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	38,841	39,169	38,774	39,006

Basis_of_Presentation_Details_

Basis of Presentation (Details 2)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
(Loss) Income Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Common equivalent shares excluded from computation that would have otherwise been dilutive	1	1.1	1.1	1.2
Revenue Recognition	'	'	'	'
Revenue retention percentage	'	'	10.00%	'
Stock options and Restricted stock	'	'	'	'
(Loss) Income Per Common Share	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share (in shares)	0.6	'	0.6	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Discontinued operations	'	'
Income from discontinued operations	$4,055,000	$4,812,000
Pre-tax gain on sale of assets previously held for sale	'	1,400,000
Sales	0	0
Metrology	'	'
Discontinued operations	'	'
Deferred pre-tax gain recognized on sale of business in China	$5,400,000	$5,400,000

Balance_Sheet_Information_Deta

Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Total available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	$322,479,000	'	$322,479,000	'	$192,158,000
Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	99,000	'	99,000	'	76,000
Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-90,000	'	-90,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	322,488,000	'	322,488,000	'	192,234,000
Short-term investments , unrealized loss position fair value	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, fair value	66,328,000	'	66,328,000	'	'
Total, fair value	66,328,000	'	66,328,000	'	'
Short-term investments, gross unrealized loss	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized loss	-90,000	'	-90,000	'	'
Total, gross unrealized loss	-90,000	'	-90,000	'	'
Total proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities	150,500,000	76,800,000	422,903,000	176,303,000	'
Gross realized gains on available-for-sale securities	'	'	100,000	'	'
Estimated fair value of contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities	'	'	'	'	'
Due in one year or less	230,968,000	'	230,968,000	'	'
Due in 1-2 years	53,295,000	'	53,295,000	'	'
Due in 2-3 years	38,225,000	'	38,225,000	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	322,488,000	'	322,488,000	'	192,234,000
United States treasuries	'	'	'	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	180,101,000	'	180,101,000	'	184,102,000
Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	63,000	'	63,000	'	76,000
Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-3,000	'	-3,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	180,161,000	'	180,161,000	'	184,178,000
Short-term investments , unrealized loss position fair value	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, fair value	8,882,000	'	8,882,000	'	'
Total, fair value	8,882,000	'	8,882,000	'	'
Short-term investments, gross unrealized loss	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized loss	-3,000	'	-3,000	'	'
Total, gross unrealized loss	-3,000	'	-3,000	'	'
Government agency securities	'	'	'	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	55,657,000	'	55,657,000	'	8,056,000
Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	7,000	'	7,000	'	'
Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-1,000	'	-1,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	55,663,000	'	55,663,000	'	8,056,000
Short-term investments , unrealized loss position fair value	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, fair value	7,999,000	'	7,999,000	'	'
Total, fair value	7,999,000	'	7,999,000	'	'
Short-term investments, gross unrealized loss	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized loss	-1,000	'	-1,000	'	'
Total, gross unrealized loss	-1,000	'	-1,000	'	'
Corporate bonds	'	'	'	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	74,778,000	'	74,778,000	'	'
Gains in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	29,000	'	29,000	'	'
Losses in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	-86,000	'	-86,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	74,721,000	'	74,721,000	'	'
Short-term investments , unrealized loss position fair value	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, fair value	49,447,000	'	49,447,000	'	'
Total, fair value	49,447,000	'	49,447,000	'	'
Short-term investments, gross unrealized loss	'	'	'	'	'
Less than 12 months, gross unrealized loss	-86,000	'	-86,000	'	'
Total, gross unrealized loss	-86,000	'	-86,000	'	'
Commercial paper	'	'	'	'	'
Total available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortized Cost	11,943,000	'	11,943,000	'	'
Estimated Fair Value	$11,943,000	'	$11,943,000	'	'

Balance_Sheet_Information_Deta1

Balance Sheet Information (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Restricted Cash	'	'	'	'
Restricted cash	$2,850,000	$2,850,000	'	$2,017,000
Accounts Receivable, Net	'	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (in dollars)	500,000	500,000	'	500,000
Inventories	'	'	'	'
Materials	35,377,000	35,377,000	'	36,523,000
Work in process	19,590,000	19,590,000	'	13,363,000
Finished goods	2,618,000	2,618,000	'	9,921,000
Inventories	57,585,000	57,585,000	'	59,807,000
Cost Method Investment	'	'	'	'
Additional cost method investment	800,000	1,594,000	10,341,000	'
Total recorded investment	16,100,000	16,100,000	'	14,500,000
Percentage ownership of preferred shares	15.30%	15.30%	'	'
Percentage ownership of cost method investee	12.00%	12.00%	'	'
Customer Deposits	'	'	'	'
Customer deposits	24,200,000	24,200,000	'	32,700,000
Collateral for Bank Guarantees	'	'	'	'
Restricted Cash	'	'	'	'
Restricted cash	$2,900,000	$2,900,000	'	$2,000,000

Balance_Sheet_Information_Deta2

Balance Sheet Information (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accrued Warranty	'	'
Balance as of the beginning of period	$4,942	$8,731
Warranties issued during the period	2,778	2,486
Settlements made during the period	-3,315	-6,389
Changes in estimates	'	1,418
Balance as of the end of period	4,405	6,246
Amount of reclassification from the beginning balance of accrued warranty to accrued installation	$1,047	'

Balance_Sheet_Information_Deta3

Balance Sheet Information (Details 4) (Mortgage Payable, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mortgage Payable	'	'
Debt	'	'
Mortgage payable outstanding	$2.20	$2.40
Annual interest rate accrued on mortgage (as a percent)	7.91%	'
Fair value of debt instrument	$2.40	$2.60

Balance_Sheet_Information_Deta4

Balance Sheet Information (Details 5) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'
Gross	$4,418	$5,831
Taxes	154	142
Net	4,572	5,973
Translation adjustment	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'
Gross	5,694	7,040
Taxes	-352	-339
Net	5,342	6,701
Minimum pension liability	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'
Gross	-1,285	-1,285
Taxes	510	510
Net	-775	-775
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'	'
Gross	9	76
Taxes	-4	-29
Net	$5	$47

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
			item
Segment Information	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	2	'
Number of reporting units	'	'	4	'
Reconciliation of Segment profit (loss) to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$99,324	$132,715	$258,540	$409,171
Segment (loss) profit	-5,079	14,219	-22,981	59,892
Interest income, net	192	176	620	708
Amortization	-855	-1,477	-2,566	-3,877
Equity-based compensation	-2,763	-3,265	-9,055	-10,409
Restructuring	-1,240	-2,014	-1,771	-2,077
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	-9,745	7,639	-35,753	44,237
LED And Solar	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment profit (loss) to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'
Net sales	75,001	98,905	193,241	281,257
Segment (loss) profit	-1,723	9,461	-9,821	36,534
Amortization	-531	-1,154	-1,595	-2,878
Equity-based compensation	-1,016	-1,914	-3,042	-4,016
Restructuring	-793	-660	-1,216	-718
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	-4,063	5,733	-15,674	28,922
Data Storage	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment profit (loss) to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'
Net sales	24,323	33,810	65,299	127,914
Segment (loss) profit	2,135	4,278	2,389	25,367
Amortization	-324	-323	-971	-999
Equity-based compensation	-439	-763	-1,057	-1,614
Restructuring	-447	-1,296	-497	-1,301
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	925	1,896	-136	21,453
Unallocated Corporate Amount	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment profit (loss) to Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax	'	'	'	'
Segment (loss) profit	-5,491	480	-15,549	-2,009
Interest income, net	192	176	620	708
Equity-based compensation	-1,308	-588	-4,956	-4,779
Restructuring	'	-58	-58	-58
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	($6,607)	$10	($19,943)	($6,138)

Segment_Information_Details_2

Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Reconciliation of Segment goodwill and total assets to Consolidated goodwill and total assets	'	'
Goodwill	$55,828	$55,828
Total assets	909,113	937,304
LED And Solar	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment goodwill and total assets to Consolidated goodwill and total assets	'	'
Goodwill	55,828	55,828
Total assets	235,356	276,352
Data Storage	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment goodwill and total assets to Consolidated goodwill and total assets	'	'
Total assets	37,277	38,664
Unallocated Corporate Amount	'	'
Reconciliation of Segment goodwill and total assets to Consolidated goodwill and total assets	'	'
Total assets	$636,480	$622,288

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Total	$180,161	$278,698
Level 1 | United States treasuries	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	180,161	278,698
Level 2	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Total	149,327	123,054
Level 2 | Commercial paper	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	11,943	'
Level 2 | Corporate bonds	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	74,721	'
Level 2 | Government agency securities	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	62,663	123,054
Fair Value	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Total	329,488	401,752
Fair Value | United States treasuries	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	180,161	278,698
Fair Value | Commercial paper	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	11,943	'
Fair Value | Corporate bonds	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	74,721	'
Fair Value | Government agency securities	'	'
Major categories of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, at fair value	'	'
Cash equivalents and short-term investments	$62,663	$123,054

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Foreign currency exchange forwards	Not Designated as Hedges	Not Designated as Hedges	Not Designated as Hedges	Not Designated as Hedges
							Foreign currency exchange forwards	Foreign currency exchange forwards
Derivative financial instruments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of derivative instruments	'	'	'	'	$1,840	$9,590	$1,840	$9,590
Estimated fair value of derivative liability	'	'	'	'	9	'	9	'
Estimated fair value of derivative assets	'	'	'	'	'	244	'	244
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Net Gain and Changes in the Fair value of Forward Contracts	-11	-12	146	-90	'	'	'	'
Weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding	$1,148	$2,188	$1,712	$2,350	'	'	'	'

Commitments_Contingencies_and_2

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring and other charges	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$1,240	$2,014	$1,771	$2,077
Personnel severance and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and other charges	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	949	1,642	1,384	1,705
Equity compensation and related costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and other charges	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	220	'	220
Lease related and other transition costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and other charges	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	291	'	291	'
Other associated costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and other charges	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	$152	$96	$152

Commitments_Contingencies_and_3

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of short-term liability	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$1,875	$956
Restructuring	1,771	2,693
Cash payments	-2,145	-1,774
Balance at the end of the period	1,501	1,875
LED And Solar	'	'
Reconciliation of short-term liability	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	448	534
Restructuring	1,149	874
Cash payments	-946	-960
Balance at the end of the period	651	448
Data Storage	'	'
Reconciliation of short-term liability	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,308	128
Restructuring	564	1,684
Cash payments	-1,032	-504
Balance at the end of the period	840	1,308
Unallocated Corporate Amount	'	'
Reconciliation of short-term liability	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	119	294
Restructuring	58	135
Cash payments	-167	-310
Balance at the end of the period	$10	$119

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent event, Synos, USD $)	Oct. 01, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	item
Subsequent events	'
Initial purchase price	$70
Number of employees	50
Maximum	'
Subsequent events	'
Additional payment as per earn-out feature	115
Potential purchase price	$185