Emagin (EMAN) 10-K 29 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 15, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	EMAGIN CORP
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Central Index Key	1,046,995
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Document Type	10-K
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Public Float			$ 44.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		31,626,516

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,241	$ 9,273
Accounts receivable, net	2,834	3,508
Unbilled accounts receivable	1,401	1,445
Inventories	7,435	3,901
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,040	489
Total current assets	17,951	18,616
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements, net	8,980	9,131
Intangibles and other assets	282	336
Total assets	27,213	28,083
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,432	1,636
Accrued compensation	1,528	1,246
Revolving credit facility, net	1,689
Other accrued expenses	1,513	1,193
Other current liabilities	591	602
Total current liabilities	6,753	4,677
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value: authorized 10,000,000 shares: Series B Convertible Preferred stock, (liquidation preference of $5,659,000) stated value $1,000 per share, $.001 par value: 10,000 shares designated and 5,659 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
Common stock, $.001 par value: authorized 200,000,000 shares, issued 31,788,582 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 29,550,170 shares as of December 31, 2015	32	30
Additional paid-in capital	239,915	234,814
Accumulated deficit	(218,987)	(210,938)
Treasury stock, 162,066 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015	(500)	(500)
Total shareholders' equity	20,460	23,406
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 27,213	$ 28,083

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	31,788,582	29,550,170
Treasury stock, shares	162,066	162,066
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, liquidation preference	$ 5,659,000	$ 5,659,000
Preferred stock, stated value	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, shares designated	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	5,659	5,659
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	5,659	5,659

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues:
Product	$ 17,265	$ 20,912
Contract	3,132	4,230
License	1,000
Total revenues, net	21,397	25,142
Cost of revenues:
Product	12,988	15,466
Contract	1,967	2,698
Total cost of revenues	14,955	18,164
Gross profit	6,442	6,978
Operating expenses:
Research and development	6,362	4,353
Selling, general and administrative	8,411	6,687
Total operating expenses	14,773	11,040
Loss from operations	(8,331)	(4,062)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(30)	(43)
Other income, net	313
Total other income (expense), net	283	(43)
Loss before provision for income taxes	(8,048)	(4,105)
Provision for income taxes	(1)
Net Loss	$ (8,049)	$ (4,105)
Loss per share, basic	$ (0.27)	$ (0.16)
Loss per share, diluted	$ (0.27)	$ (0.16)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	30,172,927	25,296,040
Diluted	30,172,927	25,296,040

Consolidated Statements Of Chan

Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014		$ 25	$ 228,380	$ (206,833)	$ (500)	$ 21,072
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014	5,659	25,195,107
Exercise of common stock options		$ 1	266			$ 267
Exercise of common stock options, shares		254,351				254,351
Stock-based compensation			606			$ 606
Common stock issued for cash, net of issuance costs		$ 4	5,562			5,566
Common stock issued for cash, net of issuance costs, shares		4,100,712
Net loss				(4,105)		(4,105)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015		$ 30	234,814	(210,938)	(500)	23,406
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015	5,659	29,550,170
Exercise of common stock options			45			$ 45
Exercise of common stock options, shares		21,912				21,912
Exercise of common stock warrants		$ 2	4,285			$ 4,287
Exercise of common stock warrants, shares		2,216,500
Stock-based compensation			771			771
Net loss				(8,049)		(8,049)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016		$ 32	$ 239,915	$ (218,987)	$ (500)	$ 20,460
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016	5,659	31,788,582

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (8,049)	$ (4,105)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,641	1,530
Reduction in provision for doubtful accounts		(543)
Increase (reduction) in inventory reserve	(49)	1,253
Stock-based compensation	771	606
Loss on sale of asset	1	12
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	674	(87)
Unbilled accounts receivable	44	(279)
Inventories	(3,485)	(567)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(551)	155
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities	387	764
Net cash used in operating activities	(8,616)	(1,261)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of equipment	(1,437)	(1,189)
Maturities of investments		750
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,437)	(439)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from warrant exercise, net	4,287
Proceeds from sale of common stock		5,566
Borrowings under revolving line of credit, net	1,689
Payments made in financing of intangibles		(150)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	45	267
Net cash provided by financing activities	6,021	5,683
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,032)	3,983
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,273	5,290
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	5,241	9,273
Cash paid for interest	29	$ 13
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 1

Nature Of Business

Nature Of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Nature Of Business [Abstract]
Nature Of Business	Note 1 – Nature Of Business eMagin Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary , Virtual Vision, Inc. (the “Company”) designs, manufactures and supplies OLED-on-silicon microdisplays and virtual imaging products which utilize OLED microdisplays. The Company’s products are sold mainly in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies  Basis of presentation  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of eMagin Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company manages its operations on a consolidated, integrated basis in order to optimize its equipment and facilities and to effectively service its global customer base, and concludes that it operates in a single business segment.  Use of estimates  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management utilizes certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments related to, among others, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves, inventory reserves, stock-based compensation expense, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, litigation and other loss contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Revenue and cost recognition  Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, selling price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Product revenue is generally recognized when products are shipped to customers.  The Company also earns revenues from certain research and development (“R&D”) activities (contract revenues) under both firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts. Revenues relating to firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts are generally recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs are incurred (cost-to-cost basis). Progress is generally based on a cost-to-cost approach; however, an alternative method may be used such as physical progress, labor hours or others depending on the type of contract. Physical progress is determined as a combination of input and output measures as deemed appropriate by the circumstances. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and an allocation of allowable indirect costs as defined by each contract, as periodically adjusted to reflect revised agreed upon rates. These rates are subject to audit by the other party.  Product warranty  The Company offers a one -year product replacement warranty. In general, the standard policy is to repair or replace the defective products. The Company accrues for estimated returns of defective products at the time revenue is recognized based on historical experience as well as for specific known product issues. The determination of these accruals requires the Company to make estimates of the frequency and extent of warranty activity and estimate future costs to replace the products under warranty. If the actual warranty activity and/or repair and replacement costs differ significantly from these estimates, adjustments to cost of revenue may be required in future periods.  The following table provides a summary of the activity related to the Company's warranty liability, included in other current liabilities, during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):     Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Beginning balance $ 599 $ 663  Warranty accruals 375 455  Warranty claims (390) (519)  Ending balance $ 584 $ 599  Research and development expenses  Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.  Cash and cash equivalents  All highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.  Accounts receivable  The majority of the Company’s commercial accounts receivable are due from Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM’s”). Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are payable in U.S. dollars, are due within 30 - 90 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Any account outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms is considered past due.  Unbilled accounts receivable  Unbilled receivables principally represent revenues recorded under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting that have not been billed to customers in accordance with the contractual terms of the arrangement. We anticipate that the majority of the balance at December 31, 2016 will be collected during the 2017 fiscal year. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, unbilled accounts receivable was $1.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively.  Allowance for doubtful accounts  The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects an estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The allowance is determined based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, historical experience, the customer's current ability to pay its obligation, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company will record a specific reserve for individual accounts when the Company becomes aware of a customer's inability to meet its financial obligations, deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position, or deterioration in the customer’s credit history. If circumstances related to customers change, the Company would further adjust estimates of the recoverability of receivables. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance.  Inventories  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out method. Cost includes materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand, future purchase commitments with the Company’s suppliers, and the estimated utility of the inventory. If the Company review indicates a reduction in utility below carrying value, the inventory is reduced to a new cost basis.  Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements  Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation on equipment is calculated using the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful life ranging from three to 10 years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated by using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or lease terms. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  The Company performs impairment tests on its long-lived assets when circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If required, recoverability is tested by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the asset or asset group to its carrying value. Impairment losses, if any, are recognized based on the excess of the assets' carrying amounts over their estimated fair values.  Intangible assets  Included in the Company’s intangible assets are patents that are recorded at purchase price as of the date acquired and amortized over the expected useful life which is generally the remaining life of the patent. In 2014, the Company purchased several patents for $290 thousand which are being amortized over their remaining useful life. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, intangible assets were $355 thousand less accumulated amortization of $166 thousand and $112 thousand, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the weighted average remaining useful life of the patents was approximately 5.3 years.  Total intangible amortization expense was approximately $54 thousand and $58 thousand for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense as of December 31, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):     Fiscal Years ending December 31, Total Amortization   2017 $ 54  2018 54  2019 32  2020 9  2021 8  Later years 32  $ 189  Advertising  Costs related to advertising and promotion of products are charged to sales and marketing expense as incurred. There was no advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.  Shipping and handling fees  The Company includes costs related to shipping and handling in cost of goods sold.  Income taxes  The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates will be recognized as income or expense in the period that the change occurs. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in circumstances, assumptions and clarification of uncertain tax regimes may require changes to any valuation allowances associated with the Company’s deferred tax assets.  Due to the Company’s operating loss carryforwards, all tax years remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. In the event that the Company is assessed interest or penalties at some point in the future, it will be classified in the financial statements as tax expense.  Income (loss) per common share  Basic income (loss) per share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted income (loss) per share (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period while also giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the reporting period.  In accordance with ASC 260, entities that have issued securities other than common stock that participate in dividends with the common stock (“participating securities”) are required to apply the two-class method to compute basic EPS. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method under which EPS is calculated for each class of common stock and participating security as if all such earnings had been distributed during the period. On December 22, 2008, the Company issued Convertible Preferred Stock – Series B which participates in dividends with the Company’s common stock and is therefore considered to be a participating security. The participating convertible preferred stock is not required to absorb any net loss. The Company uses the more dilutive method of calculating the diluted earnings per share, either the two class method or “if-converted” method. Under the “if-converted” method, the convertible preferred stock is assumed to have been converted into common shares at the beginning of the period.  For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company reported a net loss and as a result, basic and diluted loss per common share are the same. Therefore, in calculating net loss per share amounts, shares underlying the potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share because their effect was anti-dilutive.  The following is a table of the potentially dilutive common stock equivalents for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 that were not included in diluted EPS as their effect would be anti-dilutive:     For the Year Ended December 31,  2016 2015   Options 5,055,741 4,218,139  Warrants 3,331,449 2,600,000  Convertible preferred stock 7,545,333 7,545,333  Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents 15,932,523 14,363,472    Comprehensive income (loss)  Comprehensive income (loss) refers to net income (loss) and other revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded as an element of shareholders’ equity but are excluded from the calculation of net income (loss). The Company's operations did not give rise to any material items includable in comprehensive income (loss), which were not already in net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Accordingly, the Company's comprehensive income (loss) is the same as its net income (loss) for the periods presented.   Stock-based compensation  The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements. The fair values of stock options are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method.  Concentration of credit risk  The majority of eMagin’s products are sold throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Sales to the Company’s recurring customers are generally made on open account while sales to occasional customers are typically made on a prepaid basis. eMagin performs periodic credit evaluations on its recurring customers and generally does not require collateral. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for credit losses.  Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are deposited with financial institutions which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company invests surplus cash in a government money market fund that consists of U.S Government obligations and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, which is not insured. To date, the Company has not experienced any loss associated with this risk.  Evaluation of Ability to Maintain Current Level of Operations  In connection with preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, management evaluated whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and meet its obligations as they became due for the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements. Management assessed that there were such conditions and events, including a history of recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. The Company incurred a net loss of $8.0 million and used cash in operating activities of $8.6 million for 2016. In addition, at December 31, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.2 million, outstanding borrowings under its ABL debt facility of $1.9 million, gross of debt issuance costs, and borrowing availability under the facility of $2.0 million.  Management evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to the Company’s ability to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company’s ability to continue current operations and to execute on management’s plans is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations. The Company expects that it may need additional capital to fund its operations in the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements. In March 2017, the Company entered into an unsecured debt financing arrangement with Stillwater Trust LLC, a significant investor in the Company (see Note 14). Under the financing agreement, the Company may borrow through June 30, 2018, up to $2 million for general working capital purposes and up to an additional $3 million should the Company’s existing lender not provide borrowing availability under its normal terms and conditions through its ABL debt facility. Management’s plans also include the ability to reduce certain discretionary expenses and delay capital expenditures if necessary to provide additional sources of capital.  Management believes that its plan of obtaining this additional source of capital under the Stillwater Trust LLC agreement, and its ability to take actions to reduce certain discretionary expenses and delay capital expenditures if necessary to provide additional sources of capital, alleviates the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the Company’s current operating plan, management anticipates that, given current working capital levels, current financial projections, and the ability to borrow under its ABL debt facility and its credit facility with its largest investor, the Company will be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due over the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements and to continue as a going concern over the same period.  Recently issued accounting standards  In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies, and classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, although early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected to early adopt this guidance on a prospective basis as of December 31, 2016. The adoption of the new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which changes the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term and, a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases). Under the new guidance, leases previously defined as operating leases will be presented on the balance sheet. As a result, these leases will be recorded as an asset and a corresponding liability at the present value of the total lease payments. The asset will be decremented over the life of the lease on a pro-rata basis resulting in lease expense while the liability will be decremented using the interest method (ie. principal and interest). As such, the Company expects the new guidance will materially impact the asset and liability balances of the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures at the time of adoption. Since the new guidance is effective January 1, 2019, there will be no immediate impact on the Company’s financial statements.  In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. This guidance requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively to adjustments with early adoption permitted at the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.  In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance on the measurement of inventory, which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The updated standard should be adopted prospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods therein) beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a services contract. All software licenses recognized under this guidance will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The guidance was effective January 1, 2016 and the Company adopted it on a prospective basis. The guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2016 and has presented its revolving credit facility debt net of unamortized debt issuance costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.  In November 2014, the FASB issued guidance to eliminate the diversity in practice for the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. The guidance requires management to consider all terms and features, whether stated or implied, of a hybrid instrument when determining whether the nature of the instrument is more akin to a debt instrument or an equity instrument. Embedded derivative features, which are accounted for separately from host contracts, should also be considered in the analysis of the hybrid instrument. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2016 and it did not have an impact on its financial statements.  In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance which defines management’s responsibility to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures if there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The pronouncement was effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company has provided an assessment and related disclosures in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will require an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods) and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The Company expects the updated standard to become effective for it in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its financial statements. 

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net	Note 3 – Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):      December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015   Accounts receivable $ 2,961 $ 3,635  Less allowance for doubtful accounts (127) (127)  Accounts receivable, net $ 2,834 $ 3,508

Inventories, Net

Inventories, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Inventories, Net	Note 4 – Inventories, net The components of inventories were as follows (in thousands):      December 31 2016 December 31, 2015   Raw materials $ 3,619 $ 2,595  Work in process 1,576 1,369  Finished goods 3,740 1,486  Total inventories 8,935 5,450  Less inventory reserve (1,500) (1,549)  Total inventories, net $ 7,435 $ 3,901

Prepaid Expenses And Other Curr

Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets	Note 5 – Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):      December 31,  2016 2015  Vendor prepayments $ 601 $ 51  Other prepaid expenses 439 438  Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,040 $ 489

Equipment, Furniture And Leaseh

Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements [Abstract]
Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements	Note 6 – Equipment, Furniture and Leasehold Improvements Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements consist of the following (in thousands):      December 31,  2016 2015  Computer hardware and software $ 1,471 $ 1,440  Lab and factory equipment 16,369 15,868  Furniture, fixtures and office equipment 344 344  Assets under capital leases 66 66  Construction in progress 1,180 277  Leasehold improvements 473 473  Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements 19,903 18,468  Less: accumulated depreciation (10,923) (9,337)  Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements, net $ 8,980 $ 9,131  Depreciation expense was $1.6 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 201 5 , respectively. Assets under capital leases are fully amortized. 

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	Note 7– Debt    December 31 2016 December 31, 2015   Revolving credit facility $ 1,852 $ —  Less unamortized debt issuance costs (163) —  Revolving credit facility, net $ 1,689 $ —   On December 21, 2016, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility with a lender that provides for up to a maximum amount of $5 million based on a borrowing base equivalent of 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of $2 million or 50% of eligible inventory , (the “ ABL facility ”). The interest on the ABL facility is equal to the Prime Rate plus 3% but may not be less than 6.5% with a minimum monthly interest payment of $2 thousand . The Company shall pay the lender a monthly administrative fee of $1 thousand and an annual facility fee equal to 1% of the maximum amount borrowable under the facility. The ABL facility will automatically renew on December 31, 2019 for a one -year term unless written notice to terminate the agreement is provided by either party. In conjunction with entering into the financing, the Company incurred $163 thousand of debt issuance costs including lender and legal costs that will be amortized over the life of the ABL facility. In accordance with recently issued accounting guidance, the revolving credit facility balance is presented net of these unamortized debt issuance costs on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The ABL facility is secured by a lien on all receivables, property and the proceeds thereof, credit insurance policies and other insurance relating to the collateral, books, records and other general intangibles, inventory and equipment, proceeds of the collateral and accounts, instruments, chattel paper, and documents. Collections received on accounts receivable are directly used to pay down the outstanding borrowings on the credit facility. The ABL facility contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The Company is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth of $13 million and a minimum working capital balance of $4 million at all times. As of December 31, 2016, we had unused borrowing availability of $2.0 million and were in compliance with all debt covenants.  Our former credit facility with a lender expired on August 31, 2016 and was not renewed. The facility provided for up to a maximum of $3 million in borrowings based on 75% of eligible accounts receivable , as defined in the agreement. The interest on the credit facility was equal to the prime rate plus 4% but could not be less than 7.25% with a minimum monthly interest payment of $1 thousand. The credit facility contained customary representations and warranties as well as affirmative and negative covenants. We were in compliance with all debt covenants. We did not draw on the credit facility at any time since its inception in September 2010 and there was no outstanding balance at the expiration date.  For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , interest expense includes interest paid, capitalized or accrued of approximately $30 thousand and $43 thousand, respectively, on outstanding debt.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 8 – Income Taxes Net loss before income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):     For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  Domestic, current $ (8,048) $ (4,105)  Total $ (8,048) $ (4,105) The tax effects of significant items comprising the Company’s deferred taxes as of December 31 are as follows (numbers are in thousands):     For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  Deferred tax assets:  Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards $ 43,083 $ 38,943  Research and development tax credit carryforwards 2,196 2,279  Stock based compensation 4,438 4,057  Other provision and expenses not currently deductible 1,335 1,297  Total deferred tax assets 51,052 46,576  Deferred tax liabilities:  Depreciation and amortization (1,141) (965)  Prepaid expenses (95) (116)  Total deferred liabilities (1,236) (1,081)  Less valuation allowance (49,816) (45,495)  Net deferred tax asset $ — $ — The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates will be recognized as income or expense in the period that the change occurs. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in circumstances, assumptions and clarification of uncertain tax regimes may require changes to any valuation allowances associated with the Company’s deferred tax assets.  As of December 31, 2016 , the Company’s deferred tax assets were generated primarily from the federal and state net operating loss, stock based compensation and research and development tax credits. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management determined that it is more likely than not that none of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Therefore, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 .  As of December 31, 2016 and 20 15, the Company had net deferred tax assets before its valuation allowance of approximately $ 50 million and $ 45 million , respectively . During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company did not utilize its prior years’ net operating loss carryforwards. As of December 31, 2016 , eMagin has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $125.7 million and $7.6 million, respectively. The federal research and development tax credit carryforwards are approximately $2. 2 million. The federal net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards will expire as follows:     Net Research and  Operating Development  Losses Tax Credits  (in thousands)  2018-2021 $ 44,639 $ 809  2022-2025 42,814 -  2026-2036 38,294 1,387  $ 125,747 $ 2,196  The utilization of net operating losses is subject to a limitation due to the change of ownership provisions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. Such limitation may result in the expiration of the net operating losses before their utilization. The Company has done an analysis regarding prior year ownership changes, and it has been determined that the Section 382 limitation on the utilization of net operating losses will currently not materially affect the Company's ability to utilize its net operating losses. The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate on the Company's pre-tax loss and the Company's effective income tax rate is summarized as follows:     For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  U.S. Federal income tax benefit at federal statutory rate 34 % 34 %  Change in valuation allowance (37) (36)  Credits 3 2  Effective tax rate - % - % The Company did no t have unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 and 2015 . The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the Company recognized no interest and penalties. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, California, Florida, New York and Massachusetts. Due to the Company's operating losses, all tax years remain open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject .

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 9 – Shareholders’ Equity  Preferred Stock - Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“the Preferred Stock – Series B”)  The Company has designated 10,000 shares of the Company’s preferred stock as Preferred Stock – Series B at a stated value of $1,000 per share. The Preferred Stock – Series B is convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share. The holders of the Preferred Stock – Series B are not entitled to receive dividends unless the Company’s Board of Directors declare a dividend for holders of the Company’s common stock and then the dividend shall be equal to the amount that such holder would have been entitled to receive if the holder converted its Preferred Stock – Series B into shares of the Company’s common stock. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, the Preferred Stock – Series B is entitled to receive liquidation preference before the Common Stock. The Company may at its option redeem the Preferred Stock – Series B by providing the required notice to the holders of the Preferred Stock – Series B and paying an amount equal to $1,000 multiplied by the number of shares for all of such holder’s shares of outstanding Preferred Stock – Series B to be redeemed.  As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were 5,659 shares of Preferred Stock – Series B issued and outstanding.  Common Stock  On December 17, 2015 , the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company sold and issued 3,999,996 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, at a price of $1.50 per share. The net proceeds received after expenses were $5.5 million. In connection with the sale of the shares, the Company isssued warrants to purchase an additional 2,600,000 shares of common stock exercisable at a price of $2.05 per share beginning June 23, 2016 and expiring on June 23, 2021 .  On September 3, 2015 , the Company entered into an at the Market Offering Agreement (the “agreement”) with an investment bank as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company was to offer and sell shares of its common stock h aving an aggregate offering price of up to $4,500,000 . The agreement was terminated effective December 17, 2015. As of December 17, 2015, the Company sold 100,716 shares at sales prices ranging from $2.25 to $2.49 per share, resulting in $90 thousand in net proceeds.  The Company received approximately $45 thousand and $267 thousand from the exercise of 21,912 and 254,351 stock options during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  In August 2011, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan authorizing us to repurchase our common stock not to exceed $2.5 million in total value. No shares were repurchased subsequent September 2012. As of December 31, 2016 , authorization to repurchase $2.0 million in value of our common stock remained under this plan.  Warrant Transaction s  On August 18, 2016, we entered into letter agreements with certain of our warrant holders pursuant to which such warrant holders agreed to exercise warrants to purchase a total of 2,216,500 shares of our common stock, at an exercise price of $2.05 per share, which they acquired in December 2015.  On August 24, 2016, in consideration for the exercise of the 2,216,500 warrant shares, we issued new common stock purchase warrants (the “New Warrants”) to purchase 2,947,949 shares of our common stock which is equal to 133% of the 2,216,500 warrant shares exercised. The New Warrants have an exercise price of $2.60 per share , and are not exercisable for six m onths from the date of issuance, and have a term of five and a half years from the issuance date.  We raised approximately $4.3 million in net proceeds from the transaction, which will be used for general corporate purposes.  The issuance of the New Warrants was exempt from federal and state registration requirements. During 2016, the Company file d a resale registration statement to register the shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the New Warrants.  At December 31 , 2016 , there were New Warrants outstanding to purchase 2,947,949 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.60 per share , which expire in February 2022 . In addition, warrants to purchase 383,500 shares remaining from the December 2015 issuance were outstanding at December 31 , 2016 at an exercise price of $2.05 per share , which expire in June 2021 .

Stock Compensation

Stock Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stock Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Compensation	Note 10 – Stock Compensation Employee stock purchase plan In 2005, the shareholders approved the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP provides the Company’s employees with the opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll deductions. Employees may purchase stock semi-annually at a price that is 85% of the fair market value at certain plan-defined dates. At December 31, 2016 , the number of shares of common stock available for issuance was 300,000 . As of December 31, 2016 , the plan had not been implemented. Incentive compensation plans The Amended and Restated 2003 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2003 Plan”) provided for grants of shares of common stock and options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2003 Plan terminated July 2, 2013. No additional options can be granted from the plan though options granted before the 2003 Plan terminated may be exercised until the grant expires.  The 2008 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2008 Plan”) adopted and approved by the Board of Directors on November 5, 2008 provides for grants of common stock and options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2008 Plan has an aggregate of 2 million shares. In 2016 , there were 221,024 options granted from the 2008 Plan. The 2011 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2011 Plan”) was approved by the Company’s shareholders on November 3, 2011. The 2011 Plan provides for grants of common stock and options to purchase common stock to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The Board of Directors reserved 1.4 million shares of common stock for issuance under the 2011 Plan. On June 7, 2012, at the Company’s Annual Meeting, the shareholders approved an Amended and Restated 2011 Incentive Stock Plan which eliminated the evergreen provision and prohibits the repricing or exchange of stock options without shareholder approval. In 2016 , there were 458,000 options granted from the 2011 Plan.  The 2013 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2013 Plan”) adopted and approved by the shareholders on May 17, 2013 provides for grants of common stock and options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2013 Plan has an aggregate of 1.5 million shares. In 2016 , there were 631,073 options granted from this plan.  During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company granted options to purchase 125,000 shares of common stock to employees, that are subject to approval of a 2017 plan by the shareholders at the next annual meeting.  Vesting terms of the options range from immediate vesting to a ratable vesting period of 5 years. Option activity for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is summarized as follows:    Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value  Outstanding at December 31, 2015 4,218,139 $ 3.75  Options granted 1,435,097 2.45  Options exercised (21,912) 2.10  Options forfeited (52,781) 2.02  Options cancelled or expired (522,802) 7.44  Outstanding at December 31, 2016 5,055,741 $ 3.00 4.46 $ 875,225  Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2016 (1) 5,035,622 $ 3.00 4.46 $ 875,030  Exercisable at December 31, 2016 4,049,888 $ 3.08 4.01 $ 865,475 (1) The expected to vest options are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumptions to total unvested options.  At December 31, 2016 , there were 108,428 shares available for grant under the 2013, 2011, and 2008 Plans.  The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on December 31, 2016 for the options that were in-the-money. As of December 31, 2016 there were 1,824,351 option s that were in-the-money. The Company’s closing stock price was $2.15 as of December 31, 2016 . The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options. The intrinsic value of the 2016 options exercised was $7 thousand.  Stock- based compensation The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method. The following table summarizes the allocation of non-cash stock-based compensation to the Company’s expense categories for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 201 5 (in thousands):     For the Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Cost of revenues $ 25 $ 51  Research and development 164 118  Selling, general and administrative 582 437  Total stock compensation expense $ 771 $ 606  At December 31, 2016 , total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options was approximately $1.0 million, net of estimated forfeitures. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.1 years. The following key assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options granted:     For the Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Dividend yield 0 % 0 %  Risk free interest rates 0.71 -1.41 % 0.84 – 1.56 %  Expected volatility 49.1 to 59.4 % 51.2 to 63.9 %  Expected term (in years) 3.5 to 5.0 3.5 to 5.0 The weighted average fair value per share for options granted in 2016 and 201 5 was $ 1.00 and $1.17 , respectively.  There w ere no dividend s declared or paid in 2016 or 2015. Though the Company paid a special one-time dividend in 2012, the Company does not expect to pay dividends in the near future ; therefore , it used an expected dividend yield of 0% . The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model is based on the implied yield at the time of grant available on U.S. Treasury securities with an equivalent term. Expected volatility is based on the weighted average historical volatility of the Company’s common stock for the equivalent term. The expected term of options represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience and vesting schedules of similar awards.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases The Company leases office facilities and office, lab and factory equipment under operating leases. Certain leases provide for payments of monthly operating expenses. The Company currently has lease commitments for space in Hopewell Junction, New York , Santa Clara, California and Bellevue, Washington.  The Company’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Hopewell Junction, New York. The Company leases approximately 37,000 square feet to house its equipment for OLED microdisplay fabrication , for research and development, and for administrative offices. The lease expires in May 20 2 4 . The Company leases approximately 2,000 square feet of office space for design and product development in Santa Clara, California and the lease expires in October 2017 . In Bellevue, Washington, eMagin leases approximately 1,800 square feet of office space for administrative offices and the lease expires in October 2017 . Rent expense was approximately $1.0 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 201 5 , respectively. The future minimum lease payments for the years 2017 through 2023 are $0.9 million annually and for 20 24 , $0.4 million. Equipment Purchase Commitments The Company has committed to equipment purchases of approximately $0.6 million at December 31, 2016 .  Employee benefit plans eMagin has a defined contribution plan (the 401(k) Plan) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is available to all employees who meet established eligibility requirements. Employee contributions are generally limited to 15% of the employee's compensation. Under the provisions of the 401(k) Plan, eMagin may match a portion of the participating employees' contributions. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 201 5, there was no employer match .  Employment and separation agreements  On September 14, 2015, Jeffrey P. Lucas was elected to serve as eMagin’s Chief Financial Officer by the Company’s Board of Directors. Pursuant to an offer letter, Mr. Lucas (i) is paid a base salary of $345,000 ; (ii) is eligible for a bonus of up to 20% of his base salary based on the Company’s performance; (iii) was granted options to purchase 75,000 shares at a exercise price of $2.50 with a term of 5 years and vesting over 3 years; (iv) has a relocation allowance of $13 thousand; and (v) in the event of termination, will receive severance pay equal to 6 months of Mr. Lucas’s salary at the time of termination.  Effective September 14, 2015, Paul C. Campbell resigned as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Campbell and eMagin entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release in which the Company agreed to pay the remainder of the compensation, $103 thousand, due to Mr. Campbell under his employment agreement and an additional six months of Mr. Campbell’s base salary, $168 thousand, paid on June 30, 2016. These amounts were expensed in the quarter ended September 30, 2015.  Litigation  From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for losses related to litigation when a potential loss is probable and the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine the probability that a liability has been incurred and whether such liability is reasonably estimable. All estimates are based on the best information available at the time which can be highly subjective.  On May 5, 2015, Kimchuk, Inc. (“Kimchuk”), a former supplier, commenced action against the Company in the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, asserting breach of contract and seeking to recover approximately $389,000 in alleged damages. The Company filed its response and counter-complaint on August 11, 2015 wherein the Company denied the material allegations asserted by Kimchuk and sought approximately $3.5 million in damages from Kimchuk. The Company recorded an accrual for the litigation and estimated settlement in the quarter ended September 30, 2015 .  On June 1, 2016, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Kimchuk whereby, eMagin paid Kimchuk $227,000 , and Kimchuk agreed to dismiss the matter, provide parts and material to eMagin and settle outstanding accounts payable. The Company did not incur any additional settlement expense during 2016.  During 2015, the Company received a letter from an attorney representing a former employee claiming damages for age discrimination and wrongful termination. In September 2016, this former employee commenced action against the Company in Superior Court for the State of Washington. In February 2017, the former employee’s counsel sent a discovery request to the Company. The Company believes the assertions contained in this action are baseless and without merit and will defend its position vigorously.

Concentrations

Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Concentrations [Abstract]
Concentrations	Note 12 – Concentrations  The following is a schedule of revenue by geographic location (in thousands):      Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   North and South America $ 12,664 $ 16,182  Europe, Middle East, and Africa 7,293 6,950  Asia Pacific 1,440 2,010  Total $ 21,397 $ 25,142      Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Domestic 58 % 63 %  International 42 % 37 %  The Company purchases principally all of its silicon wafers from two suppliers supplier located in Taiwan and Korea, respectively.  In 2016 , there w as one customer that accounted for 11% of total revenue s and 4% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2016. In 2015 , there were 2 customers that accounted for 12% and 11% of total revenue s and 5% and zero , respectively, of accounts receivable at December 31, 2015. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , there were ten customers who comprised 65% and 62% , respectively, of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2016 , the Company had 2 customer s that accounted for 17% and 12% of accounts receivable and , at December 31, 2015 , one customer that accounted for 12% of accounts receivable.

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information	Note 13 – Q uarterly F inancial I nformation (U naudited ) Summarized quarterly financial information for 201 6 and 2015 are as follows (in thousands except share data):      Quarters Ended  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  2016 2016 2016 2016  Revenues $ 7,001 $ 5,533 $ 4,305 $ 4,558  Gross profit $ 3,335 $ 1,335 $ 1,282 $ 490  Net (loss) income before income tax $ 14 $ (2,164) $ (2,430) $ (3,468)  Net (loss) income $ 14 $ (2,164) $ (2,431) $ (3,468)  Net (loss) income per share - basic $ - $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.11)  Net (loss) income per share - diluted $ - $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.11)  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 29,388,104 29,388,104 30,292,166 31,623,334  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 29,637,804 29,388,104 30,292,166 31,623,334   Quarters Ended  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  2015 2015 2015 2015  Revenues $ 5,989 $ 7,034 $ 5,405 $ 6,714  Gross profit $ 2,360 $ 2,608 $ 1,106 $ 904  Net (loss) income before income tax $ 320 $ (66) $ (2,234) $ (2,125)  Net (loss) income $ 320 $ (66) $ (2,234) $ (2,125)  Net (loss) income per share - basic $ 0.01 $ — $ (0.09) $ (0.08)  Net (loss) income per share - diluted $ 0.01 $ — $ (0.09) $ (0.08)  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 25,041,380 25,142,371 25,287,849 25,712,562  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 25,747,631 25,142,371 25,287,849 25,712,562 

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 1 4 – Subsequent Events On March 24, 2017, the Company entered into an unsecured debt financing arrangement with Stillwater Trust LLC, an investor who with affiliates collectively control approximately 46% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Under the financing agreement, the Company may borrow, through June 30, 2018 , up to $2 million for general working capital purposes and up to an additional $3 million should the Company’s lender not provide borrowing availability under its normal terms and conditions through its ABL facility. The agreement expires and borrowings become due upon the earlier of June 30, 2020 ; the completion of one or a series of equity financings which raise collectively $5 million or greater of gross proceeds; or an event of default, as defined in the agreement. Amounts borrowed under the financing agreement, once repaid, cannot be reborrowed.  The amounts drawn on the line accrue interest at 6% per annum payable at maturity, and are subject to an upfront drawdown fee of 2% of the amount drawn and a quarterly interest surcharge of 2% paid upfront and due commencing on the 180 -day anniversary of each draw regardless of whether the draw is still outstanding and then a 2% quarterly interest surcharge until the draws are repaid. In connection with the financing commitment, the investor received a $50,000 commitment fee and a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share, the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date the arrangement was executed. In the event the Company does not raise at least $5 million in gross proceeds from an equity offering within 180 days of the first draw on the facility, it will be required to file a registered rights offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 45 days of the 180-day period to all holders of securities of the Company. In connection with the facility, the Company, its lender and the investor entered into an intercreditor agreement.  Mr. Christopher Brody, a member of the Company’s board of directors, is also the President and Managing Director of Stillwater Holdings LLC and is the Vice President of Stillwater Trust LLC, which is the Company ’s largest stockholder. The decision of Stillwater Trust LLC to enter into the financing arrangement was made independently of Mr. Brody and the financing was not required or suggested by Mr. Brody. The terms of the financing were determined solely by negotiation among the Company and Stillwater Trust LLC. Mr. Brody did not participate in the deliberations of the Company’s board of directors or the special committee of the Company’s board formed to review the terms of the financing with respect to the approval of the financing and abstained from voting thereon.

Significant Accounting Polici21

Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of presentation  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of eMagin Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company manages its operations on a consolidated, integrated basis in order to optimize its equipment and facilities and to effectively service its global customer base, and concludes that it operates in a single business segment.
Use Of Estimates	Use of estimates  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management utilizes certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments related to, among others, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves, inventory reserves, stock-based compensation expense, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, litigation and other loss contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenues And Cost Recognition	Revenue and cost recognition  Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, selling price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Product revenue is generally recognized when products are shipped to customers.  The Company also earns revenues from certain research and development (“R&D”) activities (contract revenues) under both firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts. Revenues relating to firm fixed-price contracts and cost-type contracts are generally recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting as costs are incurred (cost-to-cost basis). Progress is generally based on a cost-to-cost approach; however, an alternative method may be used such as physical progress, labor hours or others depending on the type of contract. Physical progress is determined as a combination of input and output measures as deemed appropriate by the circumstances. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and an allocation of allowable indirect costs as defined by each contract, as periodically adjusted to reflect revised agreed upon rates. These rates are subject to audit by the other party.
Product Warranty	Product warranty  The Company offers a one -year product replacement warranty. In general, the standard policy is to repair or replace the defective products. The Company accrues for estimated returns of defective products at the time revenue is recognized based on historical experience as well as for specific known product issues. The determination of these accruals requires the Company to make estimates of the frequency and extent of warranty activity and estimate future costs to replace the products under warranty. If the actual warranty activity and/or repair and replacement costs differ significantly from these estimates, adjustments to cost of revenue may be required in future periods.
Research And Development Expenses	Research and development expenses  Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents  All highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable  The majority of the Company’s commercial accounts receivable are due from Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM’s”). Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are payable in U.S. dollars, are due within 30 - 90 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Any account outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms is considered past due.
Unbilled Accounts Receivable	Unbilled accounts receivable  Unbilled receivables principally represent revenues recorded under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting that have not been billed to customers in accordance with the contractual terms of the arrangement. We anticipate that the majority of the balance at December 31, 2016 will be collected during the 2017 fiscal year. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, unbilled accounts receivable was $1.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for doubtful accounts  The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects an estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The allowance is determined based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, historical experience, the customer's current ability to pay its obligation, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company will record a specific reserve for individual accounts when the Company becomes aware of a customer's inability to meet its financial obligations, deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position, or deterioration in the customer’s credit history. If circumstances related to customers change, the Company would further adjust estimates of the recoverability of receivables. Account balances, when determined to be uncollectible, are charged against the allowance.
Inventories	Inventories  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out method. Cost includes materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand, future purchase commitments with the Company’s suppliers, and the estimated utility of the inventory. If the Company review indicates a reduction in utility below carrying value, the inventory is reduced to a new cost basis.
Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements	Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements  Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation on equipment is calculated using the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful life ranging from three to 10 years. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated by using the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or lease terms. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  The Company performs impairment tests on its long-lived assets when circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If required, recoverability is tested by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the asset or asset group to its carrying value. Impairment losses, if any, are recognized based on the excess of the assets' carrying amounts over their estimated fair values.
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets  Included in the Company’s intangible assets are patents that are recorded at purchase price as of the date acquired and amortized over the expected useful life which is generally the remaining life of the patent. In 2014, the Company purchased several patents for $290 thousand which are being amortized over their remaining useful life. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, intangible assets were $355 thousand less accumulated amortization of $166 thousand and $112 thousand, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the weighted average remaining useful life of the patents was approximately 5.3 years.  Total intangible amortization expense was approximately $54 thousand and $58 thousand for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense as of December 31, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):     Fiscal Years ending December 31, Total Amortization   2017 $ 54  2018 54  2019 32  2020 9  2021 8  Later years 32  $ 189 
Advertising	Advertising  Costs related to advertising and promotion of products are charged to sales and marketing expense as incurred. There was no advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Shipping And Handling Fees	Shipping and handling fees  The Company includes costs related to shipping and handling in cost of goods sold.
Income Taxes	Income taxes  The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates will be recognized as income or expense in the period that the change occurs. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in circumstances, assumptions and clarification of uncertain tax regimes may require changes to any valuation allowances associated with the Company’s deferred tax assets.  Due to the Company’s operating loss carryforwards, all tax years remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. In the event that the Company is assessed interest or penalties at some point in the future, it will be classified in the financial statements as tax expense.
Income (Loss) Per Common Share	Income (loss) per common share  Basic income (loss) per share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted income (loss) per share (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period while also giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the reporting period.  In accordance with ASC 260, entities that have issued securities other than common stock that participate in dividends with the common stock (“participating securities”) are required to apply the two-class method to compute basic EPS. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method under which EPS is calculated for each class of common stock and participating security as if all such earnings had been distributed during the period. On December 22, 2008, the Company issued Convertible Preferred Stock – Series B which participates in dividends with the Company’s common stock and is therefore considered to be a participating security. The participating convertible preferred stock is not required to absorb any net loss. The Company uses the more dilutive method of calculating the diluted earnings per share, either the two class method or “if-converted” method. Under the “if-converted” method, the convertible preferred stock is assumed to have been converted into common shares at the beginning of the period.  For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company reported a net loss and as a result, basic and diluted loss per common share are the same. Therefore, in calculating net loss per share amounts, shares underlying the potentially dilutive common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share because their effect was anti-dilutive.  The following is a table of the potentially dilutive common stock equivalents for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 that were not included in diluted EPS as their effect would be anti-dilutive:     For the Year Ended December 31,  2016 2015   Options 5,055,741 4,218,139  Warrants 3,331,449 2,600,000  Convertible preferred stock 7,545,333 7,545,333  Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents 15,932,523 14,363,472 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive income (loss)  Comprehensive income (loss) refers to net income (loss) and other revenue, expenses, gains and losses that, under generally accepted accounting principles, are recorded as an element of shareholders’ equity but are excluded from the calculation of net income (loss). The Company's operations did not give rise to any material items includable in comprehensive income (loss), which were not already in net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Accordingly, the Company's comprehensive income (loss) is the same as its net income (loss) for the periods presented.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-based compensation  The Company uses the fair value method of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements. The fair values of stock options are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Stock-based compensation expense is reduced for estimated forfeitures and is amortized over the vesting period using the straight-line method.
Concentration Of Credit Risk	Concentration of credit risk  The majority of eMagin’s products are sold throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. Sales to the Company’s recurring customers are generally made on open account while sales to occasional customers are typically made on a prepaid basis. eMagin performs periodic credit evaluations on its recurring customers and generally does not require collateral. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for credit losses.  Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are deposited with financial institutions which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company invests surplus cash in a government money market fund that consists of U.S Government obligations and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government Obligations, which is not insured. To date, the Company has not experienced any loss associated with this risk.
Evaluation Of Ability To Maintain Current Level Of Operations	Evaluation of Ability to Maintain Current Level of Operations  In connection with preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, management evaluated whether there were conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and meet its obligations as they became due for the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements. Management assessed that there were such conditions and events, including a history of recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. The Company incurred a net loss of $8.0 million and used cash in operating activities of $8.6 million for 2016. In addition, at December 31, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.2 million, outstanding borrowings under its ABL debt facility of $1.9 million, gross of debt issuance costs, and borrowing availability under the facility of $2.0 million.  Management evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to the Company’s ability to meet its obligations as they become due. The Company’s ability to continue current operations and to execute on management’s plans is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations. The Company expects that it may need additional capital to fund its operations in the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements. In March 2017, the Company entered into an unsecured debt financing arrangement with Stillwater Trust LLC, a significant investor in the Company (see Note 14). Under the financing agreement, the Company may borrow through June 30, 2018, up to $2 million for general working capital purposes and up to an additional $3 million should the Company’s existing lender not provide borrowing availability under its normal terms and conditions through its ABL debt facility. Management’s plans also include the ability to reduce certain discretionary expenses and delay capital expenditures if necessary to provide additional sources of capital.  Management believes that its plan of obtaining this additional source of capital under the Stillwater Trust LLC agreement, and its ability to take actions to reduce certain discretionary expenses and delay capital expenditures if necessary to provide additional sources of capital, alleviates the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the Company’s current operating plan, management anticipates that, given current working capital levels, current financial projections, and the ability to borrow under its ABL debt facility and its credit facility with its largest investor, the Company will be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due over the next twelve months from the date of issuance of its 2016 financial statements and to continue as a going concern over the same period.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently issued accounting standards  In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies, and classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, although early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected to early adopt this guidance on a prospective basis as of December 31, 2016. The adoption of the new accounting guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.  In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which changes the accounting for leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term and, a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases). Under the new guidance, leases previously defined as operating leases will be presented on the balance sheet. As a result, these leases will be recorded as an asset and a corresponding liability at the present value of the total lease payments. The asset will be decremented over the life of the lease on a pro-rata basis resulting in lease expense while the liability will be decremented using the interest method (ie. principal and interest). As such, the Company expects the new guidance will materially impact the asset and liability balances of the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures at the time of adoption. Since the new guidance is effective January 1, 2019, there will be no immediate impact on the Company’s financial statements.  In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance which requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. This guidance requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as non-current. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively to adjustments with early adoption permitted at the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.  In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance on the measurement of inventory, which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The updated standard should be adopted prospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods therein) beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new accounting guidance to have a material impact on its financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a services contract. All software licenses recognized under this guidance will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The guidance was effective January 1, 2016 and the Company adopted it on a prospective basis. The guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.  In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2016 and has presented its revolving credit facility debt net of unamortized debt issuance costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.  In November 2014, the FASB issued guidance to eliminate the diversity in practice for the accounting for hybrid financial instruments issued in the form of a share. The guidance requires management to consider all terms and features, whether stated or implied, of a hybrid instrument when determining whether the nature of the instrument is more akin to a debt instrument or an equity instrument. Embedded derivative features, which are accounted for separately from host contracts, should also be considered in the analysis of the hybrid instrument. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2016 and it did not have an impact on its financial statements.  In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance which defines management’s responsibility to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures if there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The pronouncement was effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company has provided an assessment and related disclosures in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will require an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. In July 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods) and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The Company expects the updated standard to become effective for it in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its financial statements.

Significant Accounting Polici22

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Activity Related To Warranty Liability Included In Other Current Liabilities	   Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Beginning balance $ 599 $ 663  Warranty accruals 375 455  Warranty claims (390) (519)  Ending balance $ 584 $ 599 
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense	   Fiscal Years ending December 31, Total Amortization   2017 $ 54  2018 54  2019 32  2020 9  2021 8  Later years 32  $ 189 
Schedule Of Potentially Dilutive Common Stock Equivalents	   For the Year Ended December 31,  2016 2015   Options 5,055,741 4,218,139  Warrants 3,331,449 2,600,000  Convertible preferred stock 7,545,333 7,545,333  Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents 15,932,523 14,363,472 

Accounts Receivable, Net (Table

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accounts Receivable	    December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015   Accounts receivable $ 2,961 $ 3,635  Less allowance for doubtful accounts (127) (127)  Accounts receivable, net $ 2,834 $ 3,508 

Inventories, Net (Tables)

Inventories, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Schedule Of Components of Inventories	    December 31 2016 December 31, 2015   Raw materials $ 3,619 $ 2,595  Work in process 1,576 1,369  Finished goods 3,740 1,486  Total inventories 8,935 5,450  Less inventory reserve (1,500) (1,549)  Total inventories, net $ 7,435 $ 3,901 

Prepaid Expenses And Other Cu25

Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets	     December 31,  2016 2015  Vendor prepayments $ 601 $ 51  Other prepaid expenses 439 438  Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,040 $ 489

Equipment, Furniture And Leas26

Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements [Abstract]
Schedule Of Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements	    December 31,  2016 2015  Computer hardware and software $ 1,471 $ 1,440  Lab and factory equipment 16,369 15,868  Furniture, fixtures and office equipment 344 344  Assets under capital leases 66 66  Construction in progress 1,180 277  Leasehold improvements 473 473  Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements 19,903 18,468  Less: accumulated depreciation (10,923) (9,337)  Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements, net $ 8,980 $ 9,131 

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule Of Debt	  December 31 2016 December 31, 2015   Revolving credit facility $ 1,852 $ —  Less unamortized debt issuance costs (163) —  Revolving credit facility, net $ 1,689 $ —  

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule Of Net Loss Before Income Taxes	   For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  Domestic, current $ (8,048) $ (4,105)  Total $ (8,048) $ (4,105) 
Schedule Of Deferred Taxes	   For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  Deferred tax assets:  Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards $ 43,083 $ 38,943  Research and development tax credit carryforwards 2,196 2,279  Stock based compensation 4,438 4,057  Other provision and expenses not currently deductible 1,335 1,297  Total deferred tax assets 51,052 46,576  Deferred tax liabilities:  Depreciation and amortization (1,141) (965)  Prepaid expenses (95) (116)  Total deferred liabilities (1,236) (1,081)  Less valuation allowance (49,816) (45,495)  Net deferred tax asset $ — $ — 
Schedule Of Federal Net Operating Losses And Tax Credit Carryforwards	   Net Research and  Operating Development  Losses Tax Credits  (in thousands)  2018-2021 $ 44,639 $ 809  2022-2025 42,814 -  2026-2036 38,294 1,387  $ 125,747 $ 2,196 
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	   For the Years Ended  December 31,  2016 2015  U.S. Federal income tax benefit at federal statutory rate 34 % 34 %  Change in valuation allowance (37) (36)  Credits 3 2  Effective tax rate - % - % 

Stock Compensation (Tables)

Stock Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stock Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Option Activity	   Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value  Outstanding at December 31, 2015 4,218,139 $ 3.75  Options granted 1,435,097 2.45  Options exercised (21,912) 2.10  Options forfeited (52,781) 2.02  Options cancelled or expired (522,802) 7.44  Outstanding at December 31, 2016 5,055,741 $ 3.00 4.46 $ 875,225  Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2016 (1) 5,035,622 $ 3.00 4.46 $ 875,030  Exercisable at December 31, 2016 4,049,888 $ 3.08 4.01 $ 865,475 (1) The expected to vest options are the result of applying the pre-vesting forfeiture rate assumptions to total unvested options.
Schedule Of Allocation Of Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation	    For the Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Cost of revenues $ 25 $ 51  Research and development 164 118  Selling, general and administrative 582 437  Total stock compensation expense $ 771 $ 606 
Schedule Of Key Assumptions Of Fair Value Of Stock Options Granted	   For the Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Dividend yield 0 % 0 %  Risk free interest rates 0.71 -1.41 % 0.84 – 1.56 %  Expected volatility 49.1 to 59.4 % 51.2 to 63.9 %  Expected term (in years) 3.5 to 5.0 3.5 to 5.0 

Concentrations (Tables)

Concentrations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Concentrations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Revenue By Geographic Location	    Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   North and South America $ 12,664 $ 16,182  Europe, Middle East, and Africa 7,293 6,950  Asia Pacific 1,440 2,010  Total $ 21,397 $ 25,142      Year Ended  December 31,  2016 2015   Domestic 58 % 63 %  International 42 % 37 % 

Quarterly Financial Informati31

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information	    Quarters Ended  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  2016 2016 2016 2016  Revenues $ 7,001 $ 5,533 $ 4,305 $ 4,558  Gross profit $ 3,335 $ 1,335 $ 1,282 $ 490  Net (loss) income before income tax $ 14 $ (2,164) $ (2,430) $ (3,468)  Net (loss) income $ 14 $ (2,164) $ (2,431) $ (3,468)  Net (loss) income per share - basic $ - $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.11)  Net (loss) income per share - diluted $ - $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.11)  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 29,388,104 29,388,104 30,292,166 31,623,334  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 29,637,804 29,388,104 30,292,166 31,623,334   Quarters Ended  March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,  2015 2015 2015 2015  Revenues $ 5,989 $ 7,034 $ 5,405 $ 6,714  Gross profit $ 2,360 $ 2,608 $ 1,106 $ 904  Net (loss) income before income tax $ 320 $ (66) $ (2,234) $ (2,125)  Net (loss) income $ 320 $ (66) $ (2,234) $ (2,125)  Net (loss) income per share - basic $ 0.01 $ — $ (0.09) $ (0.08)  Net (loss) income per share - diluted $ 0.01 $ — $ (0.09) $ (0.08)  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 25,041,380 25,142,371 25,287,849 25,712,562  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted 25,747,631 25,142,371 25,287,849 25,712,562 

Significant Accounting Polici32

Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 21, 2016
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Standard product warranty period										1 year
Unbilled accounts receivable		$ 1,401,000				$ 1,445,000				$ 1,401,000	$ 1,445,000
Acquired patents												$ 290,000
Acquired patents, intangible assets		355,000				355,000				355,000	355,000
Acquired patents, accumulated amortization		166,000				112,000				$ 166,000	112,000
Acquired patents, weighted average remaining useful life										5 years 3 months 18 days
Total intangible amortization expense										$ 54,000	58,000
Advertising expense										0	0
Net cash used in operating activities										(8,616,000)	(1,261,000)
Net loss		(3,468,000)	$ (2,431,000)	$ (2,164,000)	$ 14,000	(2,125,000)	$ (2,234,000)	$ (66,000)	$ 320,000	(8,049,000)	(4,105,000)
Cash and cash equivalents		5,241,000				9,273,000				$ 5,241,000	9,273,000	$ 5,290,000
Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, balance due										30 days
Estimated useful life										3 years
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, balance due										90 days
Estimated useful life										10 years
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings, gross		1,852,000								$ 1,852,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000								$ 2,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity													$ 5,000,000
Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Expiration date	Jun. 30, 2020
Working Capital Purposes [Member] | Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000
Expiration date	Jun. 30, 2018
Availability Should Current Lender Not Provide Under Normal Terms and Conditions [Member] | Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 3,000,000

Significant Accounting Polici33

Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Activity Related To Warranty Liability Included In Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 599	$ 663
Warranty accruals	375	455
Warranty claims	(390)	(519)
Ending balance	$ 584	$ 599

Significant Accounting Polici34

Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
2,017	$ 54
2,018	54
2,019	32
2,020	9
2,021	8
Later years	32
Total	$ 189

Significant Accounting Polici35

Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Potentially Dilutive Common Stock Equivalents) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents	15,932,523	14,363,472
Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents	5,055,741	4,218,139
Warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents	3,331,449	2,600,000
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potentially dilutive common stock equivalents	7,545,333	7,545,333

Accounts Receivable, Net (Sched

Accounts Receivable, Net (Schedule Of Accounts Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 2,961	$ 3,635
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(127)	(127)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 2,834	$ 3,508

Inventories, Net (Schedule Of C

Inventories, Net (Schedule Of Components of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 3,619	$ 2,595
Work in process	1,576	1,369
Finished goods	3,740	1,486
Total inventories	8,935	5,450
Less inventory reserve	(1,500)	(1,549)
Total inventories, net	$ 7,435	$ 3,901

Prepaid Expenses And Other Cu38

Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets (Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Vendor prepayments	$ 601	$ 51
Other prepaid expenses	439	438
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 1,040	$ 489

Equipment, Furniture And Leas39

Equipment, Furniture And Leasehold Improvements (Schedule Of Equipment, Furniture And) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	$ 19,903	$ 18,468
Less: accumulated depreciation	(10,923)	(9,337)
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements, net	8,980	9,131
Depreciation expense	1,600	1,500
Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	1,471	1,440
Lab And Factory Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	16,369	15,868
Furniture, Fixtures And Office Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	344	344
Assets Under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	66	66
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	1,180	277
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements	$ 473	$ 473

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 21, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest paid, capitalized or accrued		$ 30,000	$ 43,000
Former Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity description		provided for up to a maximum of $3 million in borrowings based on 75% of eligible accounts receivable
Expiration date		Aug. 31, 2016
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 3,000,000
Borrowing base equivalent of eligible accounts receivable, percentage		75.00%
Minimum interest rate		7.25%
Monthly interest payment		$ 1,000
Outstanding amount on credit facility				$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity description		provides for up to a maximum amount of $5 million based on a borrowing base equivalent of 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of $2 million or 50% of eligible inventory
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 5,000,000
Borrowing base equivalent of eligible accounts receivable, percentage	85.00%
Minimum interest rate	6.50%
Monthly interest payment	$ 2,000
Monthly administrative fee	$ 1,000
Annual facility fee on maximum amount borrowable	1.00%
Automatic renewal date	Dec. 31, 2019
Automatic renewal term	1 year
Debt issuance costs	$ 163,000
Minimum tangible net worth required for compliance	13,000,000
Minimum working capital required for compliance	4,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing base equivalent of eligible inventory	$ 2,000,000
Borrowing base equivalent of eligible inventory, percentage	50.00%
Prime Rate [Member] | Former Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		4.00%
Prime Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail

Debt (Schedule Of Debt) (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 1,852
Less unamortized debt issuance costs	(163)
Revolving credit facility, net	$ 1,689

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S. Federal income tax benefit at federal statutory rate	34.00%	34.00%
Net deferred tax assets	$ 50,000	$ 45,000
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	125,700
State net operating loss carryforwards	7,600
Research and development tax credit carryforwards	2,196	2,279
Unrecognized tax benefits	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties	$ 0	$ 0

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Net L

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Net Loss Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Domestic, current									$ (8,048)	$ (4,105)
Loss before provision for income taxes	$ (3,468)	$ (2,430)	$ (2,164)	$ 14	$ (2,125)	$ (2,234)	$ (66)	$ 320	$ (8,048)	$ (4,105)

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	$ 43,083	$ 38,943
Research and development tax credit carryforwards	2,196	2,279
Stock based compensation	4,438	4,057
Other provision and expenses not currently deductible	1,335	1,297
Total deferred tax assets	51,052	46,576
Depreciation and amortization	(1,141)	(965)
Prepaid expenses	(95)	(116)
Total deferred liabilities	(1,236)	(1,081)
Less valuation allowance	(49,816)	(45,495)
Net deferred tax asset

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Feder

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Federal Net Operating Losses And Tax Credit Carryforwards) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net Operating Losses	$ 125,747
Research and Development Tax Credits	2,196	$ 2,279
2018-2021 [Member
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net Operating Losses	44,639
Research and Development Tax Credits	809
2022-2025 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net Operating Losses	42,814
2026-2036 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net Operating Losses	38,294
Research and Development Tax Credits	$ 1,387

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Recon

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. Federal income tax benefit at federal statutory rate	34.00%	34.00%
Change in valuation allowance	(37.00%)	(36.00%)
Credits	3.00%	2.00%
Effective tax rate

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 24, 2016	Dec. 17, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 18, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 31, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued			31,788,582	29,550,170	31,788,582
Common stock, par value			$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Proceeds from sale of common stock				$ 5,566,000
Options exercised			21,912	254,351
Proceeds from stock options exercised			$ 45,000	$ 267,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants			4,287,000
Shares repurchased					0
Repurchase program, amount remaining			$ 2,000,000		$ 2,000,000
December 2015 [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of warrants exercised	2,216,500
Warrants issued to purchase additional shares of common stock						2,216,500
Warrants outstanding			383,500		383,500
Warrants exercise price per share			$ 2.05		$ 2.05	$ 2.05
Warrant expiration			Jun. 1, 2021
New Warrants [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	$ 4,300,000
Warrants issued to purchase additional shares of common stock	2,947,949
Warrants outstanding			2,947,949		2,947,949
Warrants exercise price per share	$ 2.60		$ 2.60		$ 2.60
Warrant exercisable beginning period	6 months
Warrant term	5 years 6 months
Percentage of shares issued to number of warrants exercised	133.00%
Warrant expiration			Feb. 1, 2022
Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase program, amount authorzied								$ 2,500,000
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued		3,999,996
Common stock, par value		$ 0.001
Common stock, price per share		$ 1.50
Proceeds from sale of common stock		$ 5,500,000
Warrants issued to purchase additional shares of common stock		2,600,000
Warrants exercise price per share		$ 2.05
Warrant exercisable beginning date		Jun. 23, 2016
Warrant expiration		Jun. 23, 2021
At The Market Offering Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued		100,716
Proceeds from sale of common stock		$ 90,000
At The Market Offering Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, price per share		$ 2.25
At The Market Offering Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, price per share		$ 2.49
Aggregate common stock available to sell							$ 4,500,000
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares designated			10,000	10,000	10,000
Preferred stock, stated value			$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Preferred stock, conversion price per share			$ 0.75		$ 0.75
Preferred stock, shares issued			5,659	5,659	5,659
Preferred stock, shares outstanding			5,659	5,659	5,659

Stock Compensation (Narrative)

Stock Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 17, 2013	Nov. 03, 2011	Nov. 05, 2008
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted		1,435,097
Options in-the-money	1,824,351	1,824,351
Closing stock price	$ 2.15	$ 2.15
Intrinsic value of options exercised		$ 7
Unrecognized stock option compensation, net of forfeitures	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition		3 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted average fair value per share for options granted			$ 1.17
Dividend yield		0.00%	0.00%
Dividend declared and paid		$ 0
Expected dividend yield		0.00%
Options exercised		21,912	254,351
The 2005 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee purchase price, percentage of fair market value		85.00%
Shares available for grant	300,000	300,000
The 2003 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Additional shares available for grant		0
The 2008 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized						2,000,000
Options granted		221,024
The 2011 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized					1,400,000
Options granted		458,000
The 2013 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized				1,500,000
Options granted		631,073
The 2013, 2011 and 2008 Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grant	108,428	108,428
Subject To Approval Of 2017 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted	125,000
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options vesting period		5 years

Stock Compensation (Schedule Of

Stock Compensation (Schedule Of Option Activity) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares
Stock Compensation [Abstract]
Outstanding, Number of Shares | shares	4,218,139
Options granted, Number of Shares | shares	1,435,097
Options exercised, Number of Shares | shares	(21,912)	(254,351)
Options forfeited, Number of Shares | shares	(52,781)
Options cancelled or expired, Number of Shares | shares	(522,802)
Outstanding, Number of Shares | shares	5,055,741	4,218,139
Vested or expected to vest, Number of Shares | shares	5,035,622
Exercisable, Number of Shares | shares	4,049,888
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 3.75
Options granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	2.45
Options exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	2.10
Options forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	2.02
Options cancelled or expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	7.44
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	3	$ 3.75
Vested or expected to vest, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	3
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 3.08
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)	4 years 5 months 16 days
Vested or expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)	4 years 5 months 16 days
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)	4 years 4 days
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 875,225
Vested or expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	875,030
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $	$ 865,475

Stock Compensation (Schedule 50

Stock Compensation (Schedule Of Allocation Of Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock compensation expense	$ 771	$ 606
Cost of Revenues [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock compensation expense	25	51
Research and Development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock compensation expense	164	118
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total stock compensation expense	$ 582	$ 437

Stock Compensation (Schedule 51

Stock Compensation (Schedule Of Key Assumptions Of Fair Value Of Stock Options Granted) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Risk free interest rates, minimum	0.71%	0.84%
Risk free interest rates, maximum	1.41%	1.56%
Expected volatility, minimum	49.10%	51.20%
Expected volatility, maximum	59.40%	63.90%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (in years)	3 years 6 months	3 years 6 months
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term (in years)	5 years	5 years

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 14, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	May 05, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)ft²shares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 11, 2015USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rent expense					$ 1,000,000	$ 900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2017					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2018					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2019					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2020					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2021					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2022					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2023					900,000
Future minimum lease payments due in 2024					400,000
Equipment purchases commitments					$ 600,000
Contribution limitation to percentage of compensation					15.00%
Options granted, Number of Shares | shares					1,435,097
Stock options, value					$ 1,000,000
Loss contingency, damages sought by plaintiff				$ 389,000,000
Counter complaint, damages sought							$ 3,500,000
Settlement consideration		$ 227,000,000
Additional settlement expense					$ 0
Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual base salary			$ 345,000
Bonus percentage of base salary			20.00%
Options granted, Number of Shares | shares			75,000
Options granted, strike price | $ / shares			$ 2.50
Options expiration term			5 years
Relocation allowance			$ 13,000
Severance payment period upon termination			6 months
Resigned Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Severance payment period upon termination			6 months
Severance payment	$ 168,000		$ 103,000
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Options vesting period			3 years
Maximum [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Options vesting period					5 years
Hopewell Junction, New York [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Area of leased real estate property | ft²					37,000
Lease expiration date					May 1, 2024
Santa Clara, California [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Area of leased real estate property | ft²					2,000
Lease expiration date					Oct. 1, 2017
Bellevue, Washington [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Area of leased real estate property | ft²					1,800
Lease expiration date					Oct. 1, 2017

Concentrations (Narrative) (Det

Concentrations (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016customeritem	Dec. 31, 2015customer
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers	1
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers		2
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of suppliers | item	2
Revenues [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	11.00%
Revenues [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage		12.00%
Revenues [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage		11.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers		1
Concentration of risk percentage	4.00%	12.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers	2
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer One [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	17.00%	5.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer Two [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	12.00%	0.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Ten Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers	10	10
Concentration of risk percentage	65.00%	62.00%

Concentrations (Schedule Of Rev

Concentrations (Schedule Of Revenue By Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,558	$ 4,305	$ 5,533	$ 7,001	$ 6,714	$ 5,405	$ 7,034	$ 5,989	$ 21,397	$ 25,142
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									21,397	25,142
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member] | North And South America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									12,664	16,182
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member] | Europe, Middle East, And Africa [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									7,293	6,950
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 1,440	$ 2,010
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member] | Domestic [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage									58.00%	63.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member] | International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage									42.00%	37.00%

Quarterly Financial Informati55

Quarterly Financial Information (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 4,558	$ 4,305	$ 5,533	$ 7,001	$ 6,714	$ 5,405	$ 7,034	$ 5,989	$ 21,397	$ 25,142
Gross profit	490	1,282	1,335	3,335	904	1,106	2,608	2,360	6,442	6,978
Net (loss) income before income tax	(3,468)	(2,430)	(2,164)	14	(2,125)	(2,234)	(66)	320	(8,048)	(4,105)
Net (loss) income	$ (3,468)	$ (2,431)	$ (2,164)	$ 14	$ (2,125)	$ (2,234)	$ (66)	$ 320	$ (8,049)	$ (4,105)
Net (loss) income per share - basic	$ (0.11)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.07)		$ (0.08)	$ (0.09)		$ 0.01	$ (0.27)	$ (0.16)
Net (loss) income per share - diluted	$ (0.11)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.07)		$ (0.08)	$ (0.09)		$ 0.01	$ (0.27)	$ (0.16)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	31,623,334	30,292,166	29,388,104	29,388,104	25,712,562	25,287,849	25,142,371	25,041,380	30,172,927	25,296,040
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	31,623,334	30,292,166	29,388,104	29,637,804	25,712,562	25,287,849	25,142,371	25,747,631	30,172,927	25,296,040

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expiration date	Jun. 30, 2020
Amount of equity financing required by financing arrangement to be raised	$ 5,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.00%
Drawdown fee	2.00%
Quarterly interest surcharge for drawdown outstanding over 180 days	2.00%
Quarterly interst surcharge, drawdown outstanding threshold	180 days
Commitment fee	$ 50,000
Warrant to purchase, shares of common stock	100,000
Warrants exercise price per share	$ 2.25
Period for raising capital upon drawdown	180 days
Period for filing registerd rights offering if capital is not raised within specified timeframe	45 days
Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member] | Working Capital Purposes [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expiration date	Jun. 30, 2018
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Unsecured Financing Arrangement With Largest Investor [Member] | Availability Should Current Lender Not Provide Under Normal Terms and Conditions [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 3,000,000
Stillwater Trust LLC [Member] | eMagin Corporation [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Equity method, ownership percentage		46.00%