inTEST (INTT) 10-Q 13 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'INTEST CORP	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	10,562,678
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001036262	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$20,147	$19,018
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $146 and $147, respectively	7,549	5,748
Inventories	3,786	3,243
Deferred tax assets	707	701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	413	371
Total current assets	32,602	29,081
Property and equipment:	'	'
Machinery and equipment	4,278	4,190
Leasehold improvements	593	594
Gross property and equipment	4,871	4,784
Less: accumulated depreciation	-3,653	-3,530
Net property and equipment	1,218	1,254
Deferred tax assets	742	1,030
Goodwill	1,706	1,706
Intangible assets, net	1,470	1,748
Restricted certificates of deposit	450	450
Other assets	195	212
Total assets	38,383	35,481
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	1,553	1,064
Accrued wages and benefits	1,573	1,635
Accrued rent	604	577
Accrued professional fees	364	367
Accrued sales commissions	421	305
Domestic and foreign income taxes payable	32	83
Other current liabilities	337	301
Total current liabilities	4,884	4,332
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 10,595,755 and 10,590,755 shares issued, respectively	106	106
Addtional paid-in capital	26,291	26,187
Retained earnings	6,193	3,713
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings	1,113	1,347
Treasury stock, at cost; 33,077 and 33,077 shares, respectively	-204	-204
Total stockholders' equity	33,499	31,149
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$38,383	$35,481

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowance for doubtful accounts, respectively (in Dollars)	$146	$147
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
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, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	10,595,755	10,590,755
Treasury stock, at cost, shares, respectively	33,077	33,077

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net revenues	$10,794	$9,900	$31,934	$30,091
Cost of revenues	5,626	5,144	16,499	15,765
Gross margin	5,168	4,756	15,435	14,326
Selling expense	1,462	1,255	4,318	3,972
Engineering and product development expense	894	945	2,704	2,866
General and administrative expense	1,528	1,469	4,681	4,548
Total operating expenses	3,884	3,669	11,703	11,386
Operating income	1,284	1,087	3,732	2,940
Other income (expense)	-16	27	1	31
Earnings before income tax expense	1,268	1,114	3,733	2,971
Income tax expense	431	24	1,253	586
Net earnings	$837	$1,090	$2,480	$2,385
Net earnings per common share - basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.11	$0.24	$0.23
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in Shares)	10,440,803	10,377,189	10,424,001	10,358,960
Net earnings per common share - diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.08	$0.10	$0.24	$0.23
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted (in Shares)	10,477,814	10,404,095	10,461,075	10,383,970

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net earnings	$837	$1,090	$2,480	$2,385
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-223	88	-234	56
Comprehensive earnings	$614	$1,178	$2,246	$2,441

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$106	$26,187	$3,713	$1,347	($204)	$31,149
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	10,590,755	'	'	'	'	10,590,755
Net earnings	'	'	2,480	'	'	2,480
Other comprehensive loss	'	'	'	-234	'	-234
Amortization of deferred compensation related to restricted stock	'	104	'	'	'	104
Forfeiture of non-vested shares of restricted stock (in Shares)	-5,000	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of non-vested shares of restricted stock (in Shares)	10,000	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$106	$26,291	$6,193	$1,113	($204)	$33,499
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	10,595,755	'	'	'	'	10,595,755

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net earnings	$2,480	$2,385
Depreciation and amortization	663	640
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory	232	264
Foreign exchange loss	24	6
Amortization of deferred compensation related to restricted stock	104	86
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment	20	-3
Proceeds from sale of demonstration equipment, net of gain	112	24
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	282	-52
Changes in assets and liabilities: Trade accounts receivable	-1,879	-1,892
Inventories	-791	-612
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-45	-23
Other assets	2	-1
Accounts payable	491	465
Accrued wages and benefits	-42	-88
Accrued rent	27	41
Accrued professional fees	-3	42
Accrued sales commissions	116	54
Domestic and foreign income taxes payable	-51	249
Other current liabilities	45	-229
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,787	1,356
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-536	-257
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	8	10
Net cash used in investing activitites	-528	-247
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Proceeds from stock options exercised	'	30
Net cash provided by financing activities	'	30
Effects of exchange rates on cash	-130	36
Net cash provided by all activities	1,129	1,175
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	19,018	15,576
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	20,147	16,751
Cash payments for:	'	'
Domestic and foreign income taxes	1,023	389
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Issuance of non-vested shares of restricted stock	41	124
Forfeiture of non-vested shares of restricted stock	($20)	'

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations

Note 1 - Nature of Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	'
	(1)  NATURE OF OPERATIONS
	We are an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of thermal, mechanical and electrical products that are primarily used by semiconductor manufacturers in conjunction with automatic test equipment ("ATE") in the testing of integrated circuits ("ICs" or "semiconductors"). In addition, in recent years we have begun marketing our thermal products in markets outside the ATE market, such as the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial and telecommunications markets.
	The consolidated entity is comprised of inTEST Corporation (parent) and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. We have three reportable segments which are also our reporting units: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products. We manufacture our products in the U.S. Marketing and support activities are conducted worldwide from our facilities in the U.S., Germany and Singapore.
	The semiconductor market in which we operate is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical as well as seasonal market patterns. This market is subject to significant economic downturns at various times. Our financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions worldwide and in the markets in which we operate, economic conditions specific to the semiconductor market and the other markets we serve, our ability to safeguard patented technology and intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market, downward pricing pressures from customers, and our reliance on a relatively few number of customers for a significant portion of our sales. In addition, we are exposed to the risk of obsolescence of our inventory depending on the mix of future business and technological changes within the markets that we serve. As a result of these or other factors, we may experience significant period-to-period fluctuations in future operating results.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	(2)  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us 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. Certain of our accounts, including inventories, long-lived assets, goodwill, identifiable intangibles, deferred tax assets and liabilities including related valuation allowances and product warranty reserves, are particularly impacted by estimates.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows for the interim periods presented. Certain footnote information has been condensed or omitted from these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014 (the "2013 Form 10-K").
	Reclassification
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to be comparable with the current period's presentation.
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at cost on a first-in, first-out basis, not in excess of market value. Cash flows from the sale of inventories are recorded in operating cash flows. On a quarterly basis, we review our inventories and record excess and obsolete inventory charges based upon our established objective excess and obsolete inventory criteria. These criteria identify material that has not been used in a work order during the prior twelve months and the quantity of material on hand that is greater than the average annual usage of that material over the prior three years. In certain cases, additional excess and obsolete inventory charges are recorded based upon current market conditions, anticipated product life cycles, new product introductions and expected future use of the inventory. The excess and obsolete inventory charges we record establish a new cost basis for the related inventories. We incurred excess and obsolete inventory charges of $232 and $264 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
	We account for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350 (Intangibles - Goodwill and Other). Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, on a reporting unit basis, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. As a part of the goodwill impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we determine this is the case, we are required to perform a two-step goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The two-step test is discussed below. If we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amounts, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required.
	If we determine it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a result of our qualitative assessment, we will perform a quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test. In the Step I test, the fair value of a reporting unit is computed and compared with its book value. If the book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a Step II test is performed in which the implied fair value of goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to that excess. The two-step goodwill impairment assessment is based upon a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon comparable market multiples. This fair value is then reconciled to our market capitalization at year end with an appropriate control premium. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums, discount rate, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, depreciation, amortization and capital expenditures. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions would have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. As a part of the impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Long-lived assets, which consist of finite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the estimated undiscounted cash flows to the recorded value of the asset. If impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value. The cash flow estimates used to determine the impairment, if any, contain management's best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections at that time.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718 (Compensation - Stock Compensation) which requires that employee share-based equity awards be accounted for under the fair value method and requires the use of an option pricing model for estimating fair value of stock options granted, which is then amortized to expense over the service periods. See further disclosures related to our stock-based compensation plan in Note 7.
	Subsequent Events
	We have made an assessment of our operations and determined that there were no material subsequent events requiring adjustment to, or disclosure in, our consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured. Sales of our products are made through our sales employees, third-party sales representatives and distributors. There are no differences in revenue recognition policies based on the sales channel. We do not provide our customers with rights of return or exchanges. Revenue is generally recognized upon product shipment. Our customers' purchase orders do not typically contain any customer-specific acceptance criteria, other than that the product performs within the agreed upon specifications. We test all products manufactured as part of our quality assurance process to determine that they comply with specifications prior to shipment to a customer. To the extent that any customer purchase order contains customer-specific acceptance criteria, revenue recognition is deferred until customer acceptance.
	In addition, in our Thermal and Mechanical Products segments, we lease certain of our equipment to customers under non-cancellable operating leases. These leases generally have an initial term of six months. We recognize revenue for these leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	With respect to sales tax collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities, we use a net presentation in our consolidated statement of operations. As a result, there are no amounts included in either our net revenues or cost of revenues related to sales tax.
	Product Warranties
	We generally provide product warranties and record estimated warranty expense at the time of sale based upon historical claims experience. Warranty expense is included in selling expense in the consolidated financial statements.
	Income Taxes
	The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.
	Net Earnings Per Common Share
	Net earnings per common share - basic is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net earnings per common share - diluted is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during each period. Common share equivalents represent stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock and are calculated using the treasury stock method. Common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation if their effect is anti-dilutive.
	The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of weighted average common shares outstanding - basic to weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted and the average number of potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		10,440,803		10,377,189		10,424,001		10,358,960
	Potentially dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock		37,011		26,906		37,074		25,010
	Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted		10,477,814		10,404,095		10,461,075		10,383,970
	Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation		-		12,500		64,028		19,904
	Effect of Recently Issued Amendments to Authoritative Accounting Guidance
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. This guidance is presented in ASC Topic 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). This new guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. Companies can use either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. This new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are still evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(3)  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill and intangible assets on our balance sheets are the result of our acquisitions of Sigma Systems Corp. ("Sigma") in October 2008 and Thermonics, Inc. ("Thermonics") in January 2012.
	Goodwill
	All of our goodwill is allocated to our Thermal Products segment. There was no change in the amount of the carrying value of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	Intangible Assets
	The following tables provide further detail about our intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		30-Sep-14
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,480		$	927	$	553
	Patented technology		590			336		254
	Software		270			162		108
	Trade name		140			95		45
	Customer backlog		70			70		-
	Non-compete/non-solicitation agreement		48			48		-
	Total finite-lived intangible assets		2,598			1,638		960
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Sigma trademark		510			-		510
	Total intangible assets	$	3,108		$	1,638	$	1,470
		31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,480		$	725	$	755
	Patented technology		590			307		283
	Software		270			142		128
	Trade name		140			68		72
	Customer backlog		70			70		-
	Non-compete/non-solicitation agreement		48			48		-
	Total finite-lived intangible assets		2,598			1,360		1,238
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Sigma trademark		510			-		510
	Total intangible assets	$	3,108		$	1,360	$	1,748
	We generally amortize our finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis, unless an alternate amortization method can be reliably determined. Any such alternate amortization method would be based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be consumed. None of our intangible assets have any residual value.
	The following table sets forth changes in the amount of the carrying value of intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
	Balance - January 1, 2014	$	1,748
	Amortization		(278	)
	Balance - September 30, 2014	$	1,470
	Total amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $278 and $349, respectively. The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization expense for our finite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five years:
	2014 (remainder)	$	77
	2015	$	289
	2016	$	229
	2017	$	212
	2018	$	65

Note_4_Major_Customers

Note 4 - Major Customers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(4)  MAJOR CUSTOMERS
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated accounted for 11% and 12%, respectively, of our consolidated net revenues. While all of our operating segments sold products to this customer, these revenues were primarily generated by our Mechanical Products and our Electrical Products segments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, Hakuto Co., Ltd., one of our distributors, accounted for 11% of our consolidated net revenues. These revenues were generated by our Thermal Products segment. No other customers accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

Note_5_Inventories

Note 5 - Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(5)  INVENTORIES
	Inventories held at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were comprised of the following:
		Sept. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	Raw materials	$	2,738	$	2,753
	Work in process		402		222
	Inventory consigned to others		96		94
	Finished goods		550		174
		$	3,786	$	3,243

Note_6_Debt

Note 6 - Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(6)  DEBT
	Letters of Credit
	We have issued letters of credit as the security deposits for certain of our domestic leases. These letters of credit are secured by pledged certificates of deposit which are classified as Restricted Certificates of Deposit on our balance sheet. The terms of our leases require us to renew these letters of credit at least 30 days prior to their expiration dates for successive terms of not less than one year until lease expiration. Our outstanding letters of credit at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:
			L/C	Lease	Letters of Credit
					Amount Outstanding
	Facility	Original L/C	Expiration	Expiration	Sept. 30,		Dec. 31,
		Issue Date	Date	Date	2014		2013
	Mt. Laurel, NJ	3/29/10	3/31/15	4/30/21	$	250	$	250
	Mansfield, MA	10/27/10	11/8/15	8/23/21		200		200
					$	450	$	450

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	'
	(7)   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	As of September 30, 2014, we had non-vested restricted stock awards granted under stock-based employee compensation plans that are described more fully in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2013 Form 10-K.
	In addition, at our annual meeting on June 25, 2014, our stockholders approved the inTEST Corporation 2014 Stock Plan (the "2014 Stock Plan"). The 2014 Stock Plan permits the granting of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights or restricted stock units for up to 500,000 shares of our common stock to directors, officers, other key employees and consultants.
	As of September 30, 2014, total compensation expense to be recognized in future periods was $356. The weighted average period over which this expense is expected to be recognized is 3.0 years.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	We record compensation expense for restricted stock awards (non-vested shares) based on the quoted market price of our stock at the grant date and amortize the expense over the vesting period. Restricted stock awards generally vest over four years. The following table shows the allocation of the compensation expense we recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to non-vested shares:
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Cost of revenues	$	2		$	2	$	8	$	5
	Selling expense		1			3		5		7
	Engineering and product development expense		3			7		14		21
	General and administrative expense		24			16		77		53
		$	30		$	28	$	104	$	86
	There was no compensation expense capitalized in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to non-vested shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
					Weighted
		Number			Average
		of Shares			Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Non-vested shares outstanding, January 1, 2014		180,000		$	2.69
	Granted		10,000			4.14
	Vested		(63,125	)		1.78
	Forfeited		(5,000	)		3.97
	Non-vested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014		121,875			3.01
	Stock Options
	The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
					Weighted
		Number			Average
		of Shares			Exercise Price
	Options outstanding, January 1, 2014 (10,000 exercisable)		10,000		$	5.66
	Granted		-			-
	Exercised		-			-
	Forfeited/Expired		(10,000	)		5.66
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		-			-

Note_8_Employee_Benefit_Plans

Note 8 - Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(8)  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	We have a defined contribution 401(k) plan for our employees who work in the U.S. (the "inTEST 401(k) Plan"). All permanent employees of inTEST Corporation, Temptronic Corporation and inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to participate in the plan. We match employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of the employee's annual compensation, with a maximum limit of $5. Employer contributions vest ratably over four years. Matching contributions are discretionary. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $280 and $275 of expense for matching contributions, respectively.

Note_9_Segment_Information

Note 9 - Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	(9)  SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We have three reportable segments, which are also our reporting units: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products.
	The Thermal Products segment includes the operations of Temptronic, Thermonics, Sigma, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH (Germany), and inTEST Pte, Limited (Singapore). Sales of this segment consist primarily of temperature management systems, which we design, manufacture and market under our Temptronic, Thermonics and Sigma Systems product lines. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support.
	The Mechanical Products segment includes the operations of our Mt. Laurel, New Jersey manufacturing facility. Sales of our Mechanical Products segment consist primarily of manipulator and docking hardware products, which we design, manufacture and market. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support for various ATE equipment.
	The Electrical Products segment includes the operations of inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. Sales of this segment consist primarily of tester interface products, which we design, manufacture and market.
	We operate our business worldwide, and all three segments sell their products both domestically and internationally. All three segments sell to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party test and assembly houses and ATE manufacturers. Our Thermal Products segment also sells into a variety of markets outside of the semiconductor market, including the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial and telecommunications markets. Intercompany pricing between segments is either a multiple of cost for component parts or list price for finished goods.
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		Sept. 30,						Sept. 30,
	Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Thermal Products	$	5,908		$	5,844		$	17,267		$	17,514
	Mechanical Products		3,077			2,193			9,261			7,784
	Electrical Products		1,809			1,863			5,406			4,793
		$	10,794		$	9,900		$	31,934		$	30,091
	Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
	Thermal Products	$	1,304		$	1,232		$	3,322		$	3,468
	Mechanical Products		(109	)		(346	)		245			(742	)
	Electrical Products		203			294			608			493
	Corporate		(130	)		(66	)		(442	)		(248	)
		$	1,268		$	1,114		$	3,733		$	2,971
	Net earnings (loss):
	Thermal Products	$	861		$	1,206		$	2,222		$	2,847
	Mechanical Products		(72	)		(339	)		152			(686	)
	Electrical Products		134			288			402			422
	Corporate		(86	)		(65	)		(296	)		(198	)
		$	837		$	1,090		$	2,480		$	2,385
	Identifiable assets:	Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
		2014			2013
	Thermal Products	$	25,157		$	23,934
	Mechanical Products		8,466			7,093
	Electrical Products		4,760			4,454
		$	38,383		$	35,481
	The following table provides information about our geographic areas of operation. Net revenues from unaffiliated customers are based on the location to which the goods are shipped.
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		Sept. 30,						Sept. 30,
	Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	U.S.	$	3,343		$	3,098		$	10,215		$	9,816
	Foreign		7,451			6,802			21,719			20,275
		$	10,794		$	9,900		$	31,934		$	30,091
		Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
	Property and equipment:	2014			2013
	U.S.	$	655		$	700
	Foreign		563			554
		$	1,218		$	1,254

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us 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. Certain of our accounts, including inventories, long-lived assets, goodwill, identifiable intangibles, deferred tax assets and liabilities including related valuation allowances and product warranty reserves, are particularly impacted by estimates.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows for the interim periods presented. Certain footnote information has been condensed or omitted from these consolidated financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2014 (the "2013 Form 10-K").
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassification
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to be comparable with the current period's presentation.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at cost on a first-in, first-out basis, not in excess of market value. Cash flows from the sale of inventories are recorded in operating cash flows. On a quarterly basis, we review our inventories and record excess and obsolete inventory charges based upon our established objective excess and obsolete inventory criteria. These criteria identify material that has not been used in a work order during the prior twelve months and the quantity of material on hand that is greater than the average annual usage of that material over the prior three years. In certain cases, additional excess and obsolete inventory charges are recorded based upon current market conditions, anticipated product life cycles, new product introductions and expected future use of the inventory. The excess and obsolete inventory charges we record establish a new cost basis for the related inventories. We incurred excess and obsolete inventory charges of $232 and $264 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Goodwill Intangible and Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
	We account for goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350 (Intangibles - Goodwill and Other). Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, on a reporting unit basis, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. As a part of the goodwill impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we determine this is the case, we are required to perform a two-step goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The two-step test is discussed below. If we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying amounts, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required.
	If we determine it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a result of our qualitative assessment, we will perform a quantitative two-step goodwill impairment test. In the Step I test, the fair value of a reporting unit is computed and compared with its book value. If the book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a Step II test is performed in which the implied fair value of goodwill is compared with the carrying amount of goodwill. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recorded in an amount equal to that excess. The two-step goodwill impairment assessment is based upon a combination of the income approach, which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon a discounted cash flow approach, and the market approach which estimates the fair value of our reporting units based upon comparable market multiples. This fair value is then reconciled to our market capitalization at year end with an appropriate control premium. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums, discount rate, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital, depreciation, amortization and capital expenditures. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions would have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. As a part of the impairment assessment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, as a result of our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. The quantitative impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Long-lived assets, which consist of finite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that the useful lives of these assets are no longer appropriate. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the estimated undiscounted cash flows to the recorded value of the asset. If impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value. The cash flow estimates used to determine the impairment, if any, contain management's best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections at that time.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718 (Compensation - Stock Compensation) which requires that employee share-based equity awards be accounted for under the fair value method and requires the use of an option pricing model for estimating fair value of stock options granted, which is then amortized to expense over the service periods. See further disclosures related to our stock-based compensation plan in Note 7.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Subsequent Events
	We have made an assessment of our operations and determined that there were no material subsequent events requiring adjustment to, or disclosure in, our consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured. Sales of our products are made through our sales employees, third-party sales representatives and distributors. There are no differences in revenue recognition policies based on the sales channel. We do not provide our customers with rights of return or exchanges. Revenue is generally recognized upon product shipment. Our customers' purchase orders do not typically contain any customer-specific acceptance criteria, other than that the product performs within the agreed upon specifications. We test all products manufactured as part of our quality assurance process to determine that they comply with specifications prior to shipment to a customer. To the extent that any customer purchase order contains customer-specific acceptance criteria, revenue recognition is deferred until customer acceptance.
	In addition, in our Thermal and Mechanical Products segments, we lease certain of our equipment to customers under non-cancellable operating leases. These leases generally have an initial term of six months. We recognize revenue for these leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
	With respect to sales tax collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities, we use a net presentation in our consolidated statement of operations. As a result, there are no amounts included in either our net revenues or cost of revenues related to sales tax.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Product Warranties
	We generally provide product warranties and record estimated warranty expense at the time of sale based upon historical claims experience. Warranty expense is included in selling expense in the consolidated financial statements.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Net Earnings Per Common Share
	Net earnings per common share - basic is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net earnings per common share - diluted is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during each period. Common share equivalents represent stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock and are calculated using the treasury stock method. Common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation if their effect is anti-dilutive.
	The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of weighted average common shares outstanding - basic to weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted and the average number of potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect was anti-dilutive:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		10,440,803		10,377,189		10,424,001		10,358,960
	Potentially dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock		37,011		26,906		37,074		25,010
	Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted		10,477,814		10,404,095		10,461,075		10,383,970
	Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation		-		12,500		64,028		19,904
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Effect of Recently Issued Amendments to Authoritative Accounting Guidance
	In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. This guidance is presented in ASC Topic 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). This new guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. Companies can use either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. This new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are still evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		10,440,803		10,377,189		10,424,001		10,358,960
	Potentially dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock		37,011		26,906		37,074		25,010
	Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted		10,477,814		10,404,095		10,461,075		10,383,970
	Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation		-		12,500		64,028		19,904

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible1

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
		30-Sep-14
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,480		$	927	$	553
	Patented technology		590			336		254
	Software		270			162		108
	Trade name		140			95		45
	Customer backlog		70			70		-
	Non-compete/non-solicitation agreement		48			48		-
	Total finite-lived intangible assets		2,598			1,638		960
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Sigma trademark		510			-		510
	Total intangible assets	$	3,108		$	1,638	$	1,470
		31-Dec-13
		Gross			Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization		Carrying
		Amount					Amount
	Finite-lived intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,480		$	725	$	755
	Patented technology		590			307		283
	Software		270			142		128
	Trade name		140			68		72
	Customer backlog		70			70		-
	Non-compete/non-solicitation agreement		48			48		-
	Total finite-lived intangible assets		2,598			1,360		1,238
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Sigma trademark		510			-		510
	Total intangible assets	$	3,108		$	1,360	$	1,748
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	2014 (remainder)	$	77
	2015	$	289
	2016	$	229
	2017	$	212
	2018	$	65
Carrying Value Changes [Member]	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Balance - January 1, 2014	$	1,748
	Amortization		(278	)
	Balance - September 30, 2014	$	1,470

Note_5_Inventories_Tables

Note 5 - Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		Sept. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	Raw materials	$	2,738	$	2,753
	Work in process		402		222
	Inventory consigned to others		96		94
	Finished goods		550		174
		$	3,786	$	3,243

Note_6_Debt_Tables

Note 6 - Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Outstanding Letters Of Credit [Table Text Block]	'
			L/C	Lease	Letters of Credit
					Amount Outstanding
	Facility	Original L/C	Expiration	Expiration	Sept. 30,		Dec. 31,
		Issue Date	Date	Date	2014		2013
	Mt. Laurel, NJ	3/29/10	3/31/15	4/30/21	$	250	$	250
	Mansfield, MA	10/27/10	11/8/15	8/23/21		200		200
					$	450	$	450

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation1

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Cost of revenues	$	2		$	2	$	8	$	5
	Selling expense		1			3		5		7
	Engineering and product development expense		3			7		14		21
	General and administrative expense		24			16		77		53
		$	30		$	28	$	104	$	86
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	'
					Weighted
		Number			Average
		of Shares			Grant Date
					Fair Value
	Non-vested shares outstanding, January 1, 2014		180,000		$	2.69
	Granted		10,000			4.14
	Vested		(63,125	)		1.78
	Forfeited		(5,000	)		3.97
	Non-vested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014		121,875			3.01
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
					Weighted
		Number			Average
		of Shares			Exercise Price
	Options outstanding, January 1, 2014 (10,000 exercisable)		10,000		$	5.66
	Granted		-			-
	Exercised		-			-
	Forfeited/Expired		(10,000	)		5.66
	Options outstanding, September 30, 2014		-			-

Note_9_Segment_Information_Tab

Note 9 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Note 9 - Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		Sept. 30,						Sept. 30,
	Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Thermal Products	$	5,908		$	5,844		$	17,267		$	17,514
	Mechanical Products		3,077			2,193			9,261			7,784
	Electrical Products		1,809			1,863			5,406			4,793
		$	10,794		$	9,900		$	31,934		$	30,091
	Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
	Thermal Products	$	1,304		$	1,232		$	3,322		$	3,468
	Mechanical Products		(109	)		(346	)		245			(742	)
	Electrical Products		203			294			608			493
	Corporate		(130	)		(66	)		(442	)		(248	)
		$	1,268		$	1,114		$	3,733		$	2,971
	Net earnings (loss):
	Thermal Products	$	861		$	1,206		$	2,222		$	2,847
	Mechanical Products		(72	)		(339	)		152			(686	)
	Electrical Products		134			288			402			422
	Corporate		(86	)		(65	)		(296	)		(198	)
		$	837		$	1,090		$	2,480		$	2,385
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		Sept. 30,						Sept. 30,
	Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2014			2013			2014			2013
	U.S.	$	3,343		$	3,098		$	10,215		$	9,816
	Foreign		7,451			6,802			21,719			20,275
		$	10,794		$	9,900		$	31,934		$	30,091
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]	'
		Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
	Property and equipment:	2014			2013
	U.S.	$	655		$	700
	Foreign		563			554
		$	1,218		$	1,254
Asset [Member]	'
Note 9 - Segment Information (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Identifiable assets:	Sept. 30,			Dec. 31,
		2014			2013
	Thermal Products	$	25,157		$	23,934
	Mechanical Products		8,466			7,093
	Electrical Products		4,760			4,454
		$	38,383		$	35,481

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations_De

Note 1 - Nature of Operations (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_2

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Inventory Write-down	$232	$264

Note_2_Summary_of_Significant_3

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Weighted Average Common Shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Weighted Average Common Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	10,440,803	10,377,189	10,424,001	10,358,960
Employee stock options and non-vested shares of restricted stock	37,011	26,906	37,074	25,010
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding - diluted	10,477,814	10,404,095	10,461,075	10,383,970
Average number of potentially dilutive securities excluded from calculation	'	12,500	64,028	19,904

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible2

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	$0	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$278,000	$349,000

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible3

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$2,598	$2,598
Accumulated Amortization	1,638	1,360
Net Carrying Amount	960	1,238
Gross Carrying Amount	3,108	3,108
Accumulated Amortization	1,638	1,360
Net Carrying Amount	1,470	1,748
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	510	510
Net Carrying Amount	510	510
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	1,480	1,480
Accumulated Amortization	927	725
Net Carrying Amount	553	755
Accumulated Amortization	927	725
Patented Technology [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	590	590
Accumulated Amortization	336	307
Net Carrying Amount	254	283
Accumulated Amortization	336	307
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	270	270
Accumulated Amortization	162	142
Net Carrying Amount	108	128
Accumulated Amortization	162	142
Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	140	140
Accumulated Amortization	95	68
Net Carrying Amount	45	72
Accumulated Amortization	95	68
Order or Production Backlog [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	70	70
Accumulated Amortization	70	70
Accumulated Amortization	70	70
Noncompete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	48	48
Accumulated Amortization	48	48
Accumulated Amortization	$48	$48

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible4

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Changes in the Amount of the Carrying Value of Intangible Assets (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Changes in the Amount of the Carrying Value of Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Balance - January 1, 2014	$1,748	'
Amortization	-278	-349
Balance - September 30, 2014	$1,470	'

Note_3_Goodwill_and_Intangible5

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Future Amortization Expense (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'
2014 (remainder)	$77
2015	289
2016	229
2017	212
2018	$65

Note_4_Major_Customers_Details

Note 4 - Major Customers (Details) (Sales Revenue, Net [Member], Customer Concentration Risk [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Texas Instruments Incorporated [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Major Customers (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	11.00%	12.00%
Hakuto Co., Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Major Customers (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	11.00%	'

Note_5_Inventories_Details_Inv

Note 5 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$2,738	$2,753
Work in process	402	222
Inventory consigned to others	96	94
Finished goods	550	174
	$3,786	$3,243

Note_6_Debt_Details_Outstandin

Note 6 - Debt (Details) - Outstanding Letters of Credit (Letter of Credit [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Debt (Details) - Outstanding Letters of Credit [Line Items]	'	'
Letters of Credit Amount Outstanding	$450	$450
Mt. Laurel [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Debt (Details) - Outstanding Letters of Credit [Line Items]	'	'
Original L/C Issue Date	29-Mar-10	'
L/C Expiration Date	31-Mar-15	'
Lease Expiration Date	30-Apr-21	'
Letters of Credit Amount Outstanding	250	250
Mansfield [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Debt (Details) - Outstanding Letters of Credit [Line Items]	'	'
Original L/C Issue Date	27-Oct-10	'
L/C Expiration Date	8-Nov-15	'
Lease Expiration Date	23-Aug-21	'
Letters of Credit Amount Outstanding	$200	$200

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation2

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$356,000	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'3 years	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount	$0	$0
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	'4 years	'
Stock Plan 2014 [Member]	'	'
Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)	500,000	'

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation3

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Allocation of Share-Based Compensation Expense (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense	$30	$28	$104	$86
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense	2	2	8	5
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense	1	3	5	7
Research and Development Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense	3	7	14	21
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense	$24	$16	$77	$53

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation4

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Nonvested Shares (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Nonvested Shares [Abstract]	'
Non-vested shares outstanding, January 1, 2014	180,000
Non-vested shares outstanding, January 1, 2014	$2.69
Granted	10,000
Granted	$4.14
Vested	-63,125
Vested	$1.78
Forfeited	-5,000
Forfeited	$3.97
Non-vested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014	121,875
Non-vested shares outstanding, September 30, 2014	$3.01

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation5

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'
Options outstanding, January 1, 2014 (10,000 exercisable)	10,000
Options outstanding, January 1, 2014 (10,000 exercisable)	$5.66
Granted	0
Granted	$0
Exercised	0
Exercised	$0
Forfeited/Expired	-10,000
Forfeited/Expired	$5.66
Options outstanding, September 30, 2014	0
Options outstanding, September 30, 2014	$0

Note_7_StockBased_Compensation6

Note 7 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity (Parentheticals)	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'
Options exercisable	10,000

Note_8_Employee_Benefit_Plans_

Note 8 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay	10.00%	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Employer Matching Contribution per Emplyee, Amount	$5	'
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Vesting Period	'4 years	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount	$280	$275

Note_9_Segment_Information_Det

Note 9 - Segment Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note_9_Segment_Information_Det1

Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers	$10,794	$9,900	$31,934	$30,091
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	1,268	1,114	3,733	2,971
Net earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	837	1,090	2,480	2,385
Thermal Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers	5,908	5,844	17,267	17,514
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	1,304	1,232	3,322	3,468
Net earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	861	1,206	2,222	2,847
Mechanical Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers	3,077	2,193	9,261	7,784
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	-109	-346	245	-742
Net earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	-72	-339	152	-686
Electrical Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers	1,809	1,863	5,406	4,793
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	203	294	608	493
Net earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	134	288	402	422
Corporate Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'	'
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	-130	-66	-442	-248
Net earnings (loss):	'	'	'	'
Net earnings (loss)	($86)	($65)	($296)	($198)

Note_9_Segment_Information_Det2

Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Identifiable Assets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	$38,383	$35,481
Thermal Products [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	25,157	23,934
Mechanical Products [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	8,466	7,093
Electrical Products [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Identifiable assets	$4,760	$4,454

Note_9_Segment_Information_Det3

Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Net Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Net Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$10,794	$9,900	$31,934	$30,091
UNITED STATES	'	'	'	'
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Net Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	3,343	3,098	10,215	9,816
Foreign [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Net Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$7,451	$6,802	$21,719	$20,275

Note_9_Segment_Information_Det4

Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Long-lived Assets by Geographical Area (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Long-lived Assets by Geographical Area [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$1,218	$1,254
UNITED STATES	'	'
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Long-lived Assets by Geographical Area [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	655	700
Foreign [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Segment Information (Details) - Long-lived Assets by Geographical Area [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$563	$554