Orbital Infrastructure (OIGBQ) 10-Q 10 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 10, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CUI Global, Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001108967	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Trading Symbol	'CUI	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	20,742,633

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$17,100,165	$16,575,508
Short term investments held to maturity	10,433,644	10,868,961
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $222,758 and $285,348, respectively	10,332,166	9,055,561
Inventories, net of allowance of $489,380 and $549,981, respectively	7,311,343	7,027,644
Costs in excess of billings	0	552,012
Prepaid expenses and other	1,324,050	603,960
Total current assets	46,501,368	44,683,646
Property and equipment, net	8,323,505	8,206,563
Other assets:	'	'
Investment - equity method	339,326	283,011
Other intangible assets, net	20,742,618	23,512,394
Deposits and other	30,685	25,364
Notes receivable, net of allowance of $564,194 at December 31, 2013	0	0
Goodwill, net	22,301,434	22,448,613
Total other assets	43,414,063	46,269,382
Total assets	98,238,936	99,159,591
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	5,040,523	4,146,262
Mortgage note payable, current portion	79,739	76,814
Leases payable, current portion	38,837	83,904
Accrued expenses	3,524,922	2,943,979
Billings in excess of costs	4,419,307	6,787,231
Unearned revenue	1,454,126	1,257,346
Total current liabilities	14,557,454	15,295,536
Long term leases payable	83,710	58,363
Derivative liability	520,143	427,818
Long term mortgage note payable, net of current portion due of $79,739 and $76,814, respectively	3,544,194	3,604,242
Long term note payable, related party	5,303,683	5,303,683
Deferred tax liablities, net	2,562,246	3,111,361
Total long term liabilities	12,013,976	12,505,467
Total liabilities	26,571,430	27,801,003
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, par value $0.001; 325,000,000 shares authorized; 20,742,481 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and 20,566,663 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013	20,742	20,567
Additional paid-in capital	148,217,650	146,614,995
Accumulated deficit	-78,017,883	-77,114,935
Accumulated other comprehensive gain	1,446,997	1,837,961
Total stockholders' equity	71,667,506	71,358,588
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$98,238,936	$99,159,591

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Trade accounts receivable, allowance	$222,758	$285,348
Inventories, allowance	489,380	549,981
Allowance for Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Noncurrent	'	564,194
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	325,000,000	325,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	20,742,481	20,566,663
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,742,481	20,566,663
Notes payable, current portion due	'	'
Notes payable, current portion due	$79,739	$76,814

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Product sales	$21,365,935	$17,204,407	$57,458,916	$45,395,252
Revenue from freight	10,686	9,350	31,807	28,956
Total revenue	21,376,621	17,213,757	57,490,723	45,424,208
Cost of revenues	13,369,093	10,683,777	34,781,605	27,947,143
Gross profit	8,007,528	6,529,980	22,709,118	17,477,065
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	6,878,580	5,019,853	19,564,879	14,247,723
Depreciation and amortization	1,066,163	938,649	3,195,331	2,002,656
Research and development	322,969	187,866	921,586	631,331
Bad debt	18,130	-10,000	-59,639	32,470
Loss on disposals of fixed assets	0	0	4,754	0
Total operating expenses	8,285,842	6,136,368	23,626,911	16,914,180
Income (loss) from operations	-278,314	393,612	-917,793	562,885
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Other income	54,706	55,137	206,770	172,432
Other expense	-80,666	-3,302	-146,541	-13,208
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative	24,838	0	-92,325	0
Earnings from equity investment	14,205	8,338	56,315	4,212
Amortization of investment premiums and discounts	-20,940	-9,526	-53,241	-9,526
Amortization of debt offering costs and debt discount	0	-6,111	0	-42,777
Interest expense	-127,204	-107,501	-380,478	-308,954
Total other income (expense), net	-135,061	-62,965	-409,500	-197,821
Income (loss) before taxes	-413,375	330,647	-1,327,293	365,064
(Benefit) provision for taxes	-64,807	-406,639	-424,345	-347,363
Consolidated net income (loss)	($348,568)	$737,286	($902,948)	$712,427
Basic income (loss) per common share	($0.02)	$0.04	($0.04)	$0.04
Diluted income (loss) per common share	($0.02)	$0.04	($0.04)	$0.04
Basic weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	20,673,862	20,564,163	20,630,227	16,796,310
Diluted weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding	20,673,862	20,574,784	20,630,227	16,805,972

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Gain and Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated net income (loss)	($348,568)	$737,286	($902,948)	$712,427
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-1,335,060	1,314,270	-390,964	1,239,786
Consolidated comprehensive net gain (loss)	($1,683,628)	$2,051,556	($1,293,912)	$1,952,213

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$71,358,588	$20,567	$146,614,995	($77,114,935)	$1,837,961
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	20,566,663	'	'	'
Options granted for services and compensation	569,274	0	569,274	0	0
Common stock issued for exercises of options (in shares)	'	31,698	'	'	'
Common stock issued for exercises of options	0	31	-31	0	0
Common stock issued for services and compensation (in shares)	'	141,440	'	'	'
Common stock issued for services and compensation	1,015,308	141	1,015,167	0	0
Common stock issued for royalties (in shares)	'	2,680	'	'	'
Common stock issued for royalties	18,248	3	18,245	0	0
Net loss	-902,948	0	0	-902,948	0
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	-390,964	0	0	0	-390,964
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$71,667,506	$20,742	$148,217,650	($78,017,883)	$1,446,997
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	'	20,742,481	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net income (loss)	($902,948)	$712,427
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Stock, options and notes issued for compensation and services	1,516,579	410,916
Unrealized loss on derivative	92,325	0
Non-cash interest expense, including amortization of debt offering costs	0	42,777
Non-cash (profit) loss on equity method investment	-56,315	-4,212
Allowance for bad debt expense and returns allowance	-34,640	122,470
Amortization of investment premiums and discounts	53,241	9,526
Amortization of intangibles	2,610,006	1,676,731
Deferred income taxes	-516,028	-665,426
Inventory reserve	-56,448	23,792
Loss on disposal of assets	4,754	0
Depreciation	771,595	525,717
(Increase) decrease in assets:	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	-1,332,953	1,761,055
Inventories	-266,411	-855,296
Costs in excess of billings	543,675	-1,089
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-656,087	-340,871
Deposits and other assets	-5,321	-10,626
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	927,201	338,560
Accrued expenses	599,379	-2,294,390
Unearned revenue	196,780	289,841
Billings in excess of costs	-2,265,423	638,297
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	1,222,961	2,380,199
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Cash paid upon acquisition, net of cash received	0	-17,709,507
Investments in other intangible assets, net	-3,667	-405,900
Purchase of short term investments held to maturity	-10,809,651	-10,892,208
Maturities of short term investments held to maturity	11,191,727	0
Proceeds from notes receivable	0	27,273
Purchase of property and equipment	-840,274	-836,892
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES	-461,865	-29,817,234
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Payments on demand notes payable	0	-459,448
Payments on leases payable	-95,500	-39,051
Payments on notes and loans payable	-57,123	0
Payments on note payable, related party	0	-2,000,000
Proceeds from sales of common stock, and exercise of warrants and options, net of offering costs	0	45,135,280
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	-152,623	42,636,781
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH	-83,816	476,956
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	16,575,508	3,039,840
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	17,100,165	18,716,542
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	524,657	15,676,702
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'
Income taxes paid	238,329	306,711
Interest paid	382,130	309,822
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital leases	$77,929	$42,452

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_BASIS

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information which includes condensed consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report, Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	It is management's opinion that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.
	CUI Global, Inc. (CUI Global) is a platform company dedicated to maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition, development and commercialization of new, innovative technologies. Through its subsidiaries (CUI, Inc., CUI Japan, and Orbital Gas Systems Limited), CUI Global has built a diversified portfolio of industry leading technologies that touch many markets.
	Since its inception in 1989, CUI Inc. (CUI) has been delivering quality products, extensive application solutions and superior personal service. CUI's solid customer commitment and honest corporate message are a hallmark in the industry.
	CUI’s capabilities and extensive contacts throughout Asia, allows CUI Global to continue to identify, acquire and commercialize new proprietary technologies. CUI Global will use CUI’s market partners and global distribution capabilities to bring other products to market, including the Novum and Solus power products, and other proprietary devices, described below. CUI’s testing and R&D capabilities allow CUI Global to commercialize and prototype its products more efficiently and economically.
	CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan offer electronic components including connectors, speakers, buzzers and control solutions including encoders and sensors; power solutions and test and measurement devices. These offerings provide a technology architecture that addresses power and related accessories as well as test and measurement capabilities to industries ranging from consumer electronics to defense and alternative energy.
	Orbital Gas Systems Limited (Orbital), is a United Kingdom-based provider of natural gas infrastructure and advanced technology, including metering, odorization, remote telemetry units (“RTU”) and a diverse range of personalized gas engineering solutions to the gas utilities, power generation, emissions, manufacturing and automotive industries. The GasPT2 technology products are sold through Orbital.
	CUI Properties, LLC owns the CUI Global headquarters facility located in Tualatin, Oregon.
	During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, total revenues at CUI Global consisted of 60% from CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan and 40% from Orbital. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2014, total revenues at CUI Global consisted of 65% from CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan and 35% from Orbital.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, warranty reserves, valuation of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in 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 may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements for 2014 include the accounts of CUI Global, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries CUI, Inc., CUI Japan, CUI Properties, LLC and Orbital Gas Systems, Ltd., hereafter referred to as the “Company”. The condensed consolidated financial statements for 2013 include the accounts of CUI Global, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries CUI, Inc., CUI Japan, CUI Properties, LLC, and Orbital Gas Systems, Ltd. (included since April 1, 2013). Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value, which are the following:
		⋅	Level 1 – Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
		⋅	Level 2 – Pricing inputs are quoted for similar assets, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 includes assets or liabilities valued at quoted prices adjusted for legal or contractual restrictions specific to these investments.
		⋅	Level 3 – Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets or liabilities; that is, the inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	Management believes the carrying amounts of the short-term financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, costs in excess of billings, prepaid expense and other assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, billings in excess of costs, unearned revenue, and other liabilities reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 due to the relatively short-term nature of these instruments. Mortgage debt and related notes payable approximate fair value based on current market conditions. The Company measures its derivative liability on a recurring basis using significant observable inputs (Level 2). The Company’s derivative liability is valued using a LIBOR swap curve.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash includes deposits at financial institutions with maturities of three months or less. The Company at times has cash in banks in excess of FDIC insurance limits and places its temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include money market funds, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. At September 30, 2014, the Company had $2,438,908 of cash and cash equivalents balances at domestic financial institutions which were covered under the FDIC insured deposits programs and $138,032 at foreign financial institutions covered under the United Kingdom Financial Services Compensation (FSC). At September 30, 2014 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $202,092 in Japanese bank accounts and $5,722,462 in European bank accounts.
	Investments
	The Company considers all investments with original maturities over 90 days that mature in less than one year from the balance sheet date to be short-term investments. Both short- and long-term investments primarily include money market funds, certificates of deposit, corporate notes, and commercial paper. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related security as an adjustment to yield using a method that approximates the effective interest method. Under this method, dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. At September 30, 2014, CUI Global had $10,433,644 of short-term investments classified as held-to-maturity, reported at amortized cost, which approximates market. At September 30, 2014, the Company had $7,095,000 of investments in certificates of deposit which were covered under FDIC insured limits and investments covered under $500,000 of SIPC insured programs for investments.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
	Accounts receivable consist of the receivables associated with revenue derived from product sales. An allowance for uncollectible accounts is recorded to allow for any amounts that may not be recoverable, based on an analysis of prior collection experience, customer credit worthiness and current economic trends. Based on management’s review of accounts receivable, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $222,758 at September 30, 2014 is considered adequate. The reserve takes into account aged receivables that management believes should be specifically reserved for as well as historic experience with bad debts to determine the total reserve appropriate for each period. Receivables are determined to be past due based on the payment terms of original invoices. The Company grants credit to its customers, with standard terms of Net 30 days. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and, therefore, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. Additionally, the Company maintains a foreign credit receivables insurance policy that covers many of the CUI, Inc. foreign customer receivable balances in effort to further reduce credit risk exposure.
	Inventory
	Inventories consist of finished and un-finished products and are stated at the lower of cost or market; using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. At September 30, 2014, inventory is valued, net at $7,311,343. The Company provides allowances for inventories estimated to be excess, obsolete or unmarketable. The Company’s estimation process for assessing the net realizable value is based upon its known backlog, projected future demand, historical usage and expected market conditions. At September 30, 2014, the Company had finished goods of $6,087,622, raw materials  of $1,707,538, work in process of $5,563 and an allowance of $489,380.
	Land, Buildings, Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment and Software
	Land is recorded at cost and includes expenditures made to ready it for use.
	Buildings and improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
	Furniture, vehicles, equipment and software are recorded at cost and include major expenditures, which increase productivity or substantially increase useful lives.
	Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated over the lesser of the lease term, estimated useful life, or 10 years.
	Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to expenses when incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related accumulated depreciation are removed from this account, and any gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.
	The cost of buildings and improvements, furniture, vehicles, equipment and software is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
	Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives for buildings, furniture, vehicles, equipment and software are as follows:
			Estimated Useful Life
	Buildings and improvements		5 to 39 years
	Furniture and equipment		3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements		Lesser of lease term or 10 years
	Vehicles		3 to 5 years
	Software		3 to 5 years
	Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets and certain identifiable assets related to those assets are periodically reviewed for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are estimated. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset, an impairment loss is recognized as the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Otherwise, an impairment loss is not recognized. Management estimates the fair value and the estimated future cash flows expected. Any changes in these estimates could impact whether there was impairment and the amount of the impairment.
	Identifiable Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets are stated at cost net of accumulated amortization and impairment. The fair value for intangible assets acquired through acquisitions is measured at the time of acquisition utilizing the following inputs, as needed:
		1	Inputs used to measure fair value are unadjusted quote prices available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities if available.
		2	Inputs used to measure fair value, other than quoted prices included in 1, are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date through correlation with market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in inactive markets. This includes assets and liabilities valued using models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment since the input assumptions used in the models, such as interest rates and volatility factors, are corroborated by readily observable data from actively quoted markets for substantially the full life of the asset.
		3	Inputs used to measure fair value are unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.
		4	Expert appraisal and fair value measurement as completed by third party experts.
	The following are the estimated useful life for the intangible assets:
			Estimated
			Useful Life
	Finite-lived intangible assets
	Order backlog			2
	Trade name – Orbital			10
	Trade name - V-Infinity			5
	Customer list – Orbital			10
	Technology rights			20	*
	Technology-Based Asset-Know How			12
	Technology -Based Asset – Software			10
	Patents			**
	Other intangible assets			***
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Trade name – CUI			****
	Customer list – CUI			****
	Patents pending technology			****
	* Technology rights are amortized over a twenty year life or the term of the rights agreement.
	** Patents are amortized over the life of the patent. Any patents not approved will be expensed at that time.
	*** Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life.
	**** Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment and when circumstances suggest.
	Goodwill Assets
The Company tests for goodwill impairment in the second quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined there was no impairment of goodwill. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of goodwill at May 31, 2014, and determined there was no impairment of goodwill.
As detailed in ASC 350-20-35-3A, in performing its testing for goodwill, management completes a qualitative analysis to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. To complete this review, management follows the steps in ASC 350-20-35-3C to evaluate the fair values of the intangibles and goodwill and considers all known events and circumstances that might trigger an impairment of goodwill. Through these reviews, management concluded that there were no events or circumstances that triggered an impairment (and there was no expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit would be sold or otherwise disposed of in the following year), therefore, no further analysis was necessary to prepare for goodwill impairment beyond the steps in 350-20-35-3C in accordance with ASU 2011-08.
Investment – Equity Method
Through the acquisition of CUI, Inc. the Company obtained 352,589 common shares (representing an 11.54% interest thru June 30, 2013, 8.62% thru December 31, 2013, 8.94% thru March 31, 2014 and 8.50% thereafter) in Test Products International, Inc., hereafter referred to as TPI. TPI is a provider of handheld test and measurement equipment. Under the equity method, investments are carried at cost, plus or minus the Company’s proportionate share, based on present ownership interests, of: (a) the investee’s profit or loss after the date of acquisition; (b) changes in the Company’s equity that have not been recognized in the investee’s profit or loss; and (c) certain other adjustments. CUI Global enjoys a close association with this affiliate through common Board of Director membership and participation that allows for a significant amount of influence over affiliate business decisions. Accordingly, for financial statement purposes, the Company accounts for its investment in this affiliated entity under the equity method.
A summary of the financial statements of the affiliate as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
Current assets		$	6,447,474
Non-current assets			479,189
Total Assets		$	6,926,663
Current liabilities		$	2,173,218
Non-current liabilities			686,540
Stockholders' equity			4,066,905
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	6,926,663
Revenues		$	10,744,144
Operating income			834,156
Net profit			653,662
Other comprehensive profit (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment			-
Comprehensive net profit		$	653,662
Company share of Net Profit		$	56,315
Equity investment in affiliate		$	339,326
Patent Costs
The Company estimates the patents it has filed have a future beneficial value; therefore it capitalizes the costs associated with filing for its patents. At the time the patent is approved, the patent costs associated with the patent are amortized over the useful life of the patent. If the patent is not approved, at that time the costs will be expensed.
Derivative Instruments
The Company uses various derivative instruments including forward currency contracts, and interest rate swaps to manage certain exposures. These instruments are entered into under the Company’s corporate risk management policy to minimize exposure and are not for speculative trading purposes. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings. The Company has limited involvement with derivative instruments and does not trade them. From time to time, the Company may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to minimize the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate exposure from expected future cash flows. The Company has entered into one interest rate swap which has a maturity date of ten years from the date of inception, and is used to minimize the interest rate risk on the variable rate mortgage. During the three  months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had $24,838 of unrealized gain and  $92,325 of unrealized loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to the derivative liabilities.
Derivative Liabilities
The Company evaluates embedded conversion features pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Codification No. 815 (“FASB ASC 815”), “Derivatives and Hedging”, which requires a periodic valuation of the fair value of derivative instruments and a corresponding recognition of liabilities associated with such derivatives.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records its stock-based compensation expense under our stock option plans and also issues stock for services. A detailed description of the awards under these plans and the respective accounting treatment is included in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $989,889 and $1,498,332 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Product revenue is recognized in the period when persuasive evidence of an arrangement with a customer exists, the products are shipped and title has transferred to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. The Company sells to distributors pursuant to distribution agreements that have certain terms and conditions such as the right of return and price protection which inhibit revenue recognition unless they can be reasonably estimated as we cannot assert the price is fixed and determinable and estimate returns. For one distributor that comprises 28% and 31% of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, we have such history and ability to estimate and therefore recognized revenue upon sale to the distributor and record a corresponding reserve for the estimated returns. For a different distributor arrangement, we do not have sufficient history to reasonably estimate price protection reserve and the right of return and accordingly defer revenue and the related costs until such time as the distributor resells the product.
Revenues and related costs on production type contracts, are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts (“ASC 605-35”). Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined. Contract costs plus recognized profits are accumulated as deferred assets, and billings and/or cash received are recorded to a deferred revenue liability account. The net of these two accounts for any individual project is presented as "Costs in excess of billings," an asset account, or "Billings in excess of costs," a liability account. At September 30, 2014, the Costs in excess of billings balance was $0 and the Billings in excess of costs balance was $4,419,307.
Production type contracts that do not qualify for use of the percentage of completion method are accounted for using the “completed contract method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35-25-57. Under this method, contract costs are accumulated as deferred assets, and billings and/or cash received is recorded to a deferred revenue liability account, during the periods of construction, but no revenues, costs, or profits are recognized in operations until the period within which completion of the contract occurs. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred; the equipment is operating according to specifications and has been accepted by the customer.
Revenues from warranty and maintenance activities are recognized ratably over the term of the warranty and maintenance period and the unrecognized portion is recorded as deferred revenue.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in sales. The Company expenses inbound shipping and handling costs as cost of revenues.
Warranty Reserves
A warranty reserve liability is recorded based on estimates of future costs on sales recognized. There was no warranty reserve recorded at September 30, 2014 or 2013.
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of the Company's foreign offices have been translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with FASB ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (FASB ASC 830). All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement amounts have been translated using an appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the year. The translation gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates during 2014 and 2013 have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, except for gains and losses resulting from the translation of intercompany receivables and payables, which are included in earnings for the period.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined in accordance with ASC 280-10 as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
Following the acquisition of Orbital Gas Systems Limited in April 2013, management has identified three operating segments based on the activities of the company in accordance with the ASC 280-10. The three segments are Power and Electro-Mechanical, Gas and Other. The Power and Electro-Mechanical segment is focused on the operations of CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan for the sale of internal and external power supplies and related components, industrial controls and test and measurement devices. The Gas segment is focused on the operations of Orbital Gas Systems Limited which includes gas related test and measurement systems, including the GasPT2. The Other segment represents the remaining activities that do not meet the threshold for segment reporting and are combined.
The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
Revenue from external customers		$	37,336,374		$	20,154,349	$	-	$	57,490,723
Depreciation and amortization			723,483			2,655,587		2,531		3,381,601
Earnings from equity investment			56,315			-		-		56,315
Interest expense			173,626			7,964		198,888		380,478
Income (loss) from operations			4,086,412			-1,762,463		-3,241,742		-917,793
Segment assets			44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
Intangible assets			8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
Goodwill, net			13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
Expenditures for segment assets			608,801			235,141		-		843,942
The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
Revenue from external customers		$	12,931,173		$	8,445,448	$	-	$	21,376,621
Depreciation and amortization			235,948			888,758		844		1,125,550
Earnings from equity investment			14,205			-		-		14,205
Interest expense			58,225			2,683		66,296		127,204
Income (loss) from operations			1,528,535			-848,984		-957,865		-278,314
Segment assets			44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
Intangible assets			8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
Goodwill, net			13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
Expenditures for segment assets			273,974			86,706		-		360,680
The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
Revenue from external customers		$	33,425,562		$	11,998,646	$	-	$	45,424,208
Depreciation and amortization			459,762			1,575,845		166,841		2,202,448
Earnings from equity investment			4,212			-		-		4,212
Interest expense			49,434			2,953		256,567		308,954
Income (loss) from operations			3,019,601			173,327		-2,630,043		562,885
Segment assets			35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
Intangible assets			8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
Goodwill, net			13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
Expenditures for segment assets			549,865			692,927		-		1,242,792
The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2013:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
Revenue from external customers		$	11,172,196		$	6,041,561	$	-	$	17,213,757
Depreciation and amortization			155,375			797,057		55,614		1,008,046
Earnings from equity investment			8,338			-		-		8,338
Interest expense			39,882			1,323		66,296		107,501
Income (loss) from operations			1,238,935			-81,844		-763,479		393,612
Segment assets			35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
Intangible assets			8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
Goodwill, net			13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
Expenditures for segment assets			139,400			658,806		-		798,206
Reclassification
Certain amounts from the prior periods have been reclassified to the current period presentation including, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $69,397 and $199,792, respectively, of depreciation and amortization expense that were reclassified to cost of revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-05, “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” ASU 2013-05 provides updated guidance to clarify a parent company’s accounting for the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and is to be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. This ASU did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU No 2013-11 provides explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry forward exists. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this provision did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

INVESTMENTS_AND_FAIR_VALUE_MEA

INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
		3	INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The Company’s fair value hierarchy for its cash equivalents, marketable securities and derivative instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, was as follows:
	September 30, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Money market securities		$	3,753,516	$	-	$	-	$	3,753,516
	Certificates of Deposit			7,095,000				-		7,095,000
	Commercial Paper			-		1,999,674		-		1,999,674
	Corporate Notes			-		2,838,690		-		2,838,690
	Total Assets		$	10,848,516	$	4,838,364	$	-	$	15,686,880
	Derivative liability		$	-	$	520,143	$	-	$	520,143
	Total liabilities		$	-	$	520,143	$	-	$	520,143
	December 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Money market securities		$	5,367,633	$	-	$	-	$	5,367,633
	Certificates of Deposit			9,750,000		-		-	$	9,750,000
	Commercial Paper			-		999,789		-	$	999,789
	Corporate Notes			-		1,118,961		-	$	1,118,961
	Total Assets		$	15,117,633	$	2,118,750	$	-	$	17,236,383
	Derivative liability		$	-	$	-	$	427,818	$	427,818
	Total liabilities		$	-	$	-	$	427,818	$	427,818
	The following tables present reconciliations of transfers between Level 3 and Level 2 as determined at the end of the reporting period and principally resulted from changes in the significance of unobservable inputs used to calculate the credit valuation adjustment:
				Three Months Ended
				September 30, 2014
				Derivative Liability
	Balance at June 30, 2014		$	-
	Transfer of liabilities out of Level 3			-
	Balance at September 30, 2014		$	-
			Nine Months Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Derivative Liability
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	427,818
	Transfer of liabilities out of Level 3			-427,818
	Balance at September 30, 2014		$	-

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITION	'
	4	ACQUISITION
	Effective April 1, 2013, CUI Global closed on a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Orbital Gas Systems Limited, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales (“Orbital”), from Orbital’s sole shareholder. The purchase price for the acquisition of Orbital was £17,000,000 British pounds sterling (“£”), ($26,205,500), subject to purchase price adjustments, 100% of the purchase price was paid in cash. To secure indemnification obligation, 5.0% of the purchase price, or £850,000, was held in escrow through December 1, 2013.
	We funded the consideration paid to the shareholder of Orbital with a portion of the net proceeds received from a public offering of our $0.001 par value common stock that was registered on an SEC Form S-1 registration statement declared effective by the SEC on April 11, 2013. Subsequent to closing on this acquisition, Orbital Gas Systems, Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of CUI Global, Inc.
	The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.
	The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:
	Purchase price		$	26,205,500
	Cash and cash equivalents			8,495,993
	Trade accounts receivable, net			5,597,361
	Unbilled accounts receivable			66,109
	Inventory, net			445,119
	Costs in excess of billings			350,943
	Other current assets			20,892
	Property & equipment, net			1,562,908
	Intangible, customer lists			7,180,307
	Intangible, order backlog			3,434,462
	Intangible, tradename			1,846,717
	Intangible, technology-based asset know how			2,908,811
	Intangible, technology-based asset software			630,474
	Goodwill			8,799,622
	Liabilities assumed			-11,419,029
	Deferred tax liability			-3,715,189
			$	26,205,500
	Key factors that make up the goodwill created by the transaction include knowledge and experience of the acquired workforce and infrastructure and expected synergies from the combination of operations as it pertains to the gas segment of CUI Global.
	The table below summarizes the unaudited condensed pro forma information of the results of operations of CUI Global, Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as though the acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2013:
			CUI Global		Orbital Gas		Adjustment		Pro Forma
					Systems, Ltd.
	Gross revenue		$	45,424,208	$	4,569,510	$	-	$	49,993,718
	Total expenses			44,711,781		5,383,677		588,343	$	50,683,801
	Net profit (loss)		$	712,427	$	-814,167			$	-690,083
	Basic and diluted loss per share								$	-0.04
		-1	Adjustment to recognize the amortization expense of $731,345 of acquisition related intangible assets and a tax benefit of $143,002 as though the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period.
	The above unaudited condensed pro forma information does not purport to represent what the Companies’ combined results of operations would have been if such transactions had occurred at the beginning of the period presented, and are not indicative of future results.

INCOME_LOSS_PER_COMMON_SHARE

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE	'
		5	INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
	In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification No. 260 (“FASB ASC 260”), “Earnings per Share”, basic net profit (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net profit (loss) available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net profit (loss) per share is computed by dividing net profit (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014, which consist of options, have been excluded from the diluted net loss per common share calculations because they were anti-dilutive at September 30, 2014. Accordingly, diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014,  998,932 shares, respectively, related to options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive due to the loss position. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, 977,846 shares related to option s were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they were antidilutive due to their exercise price being in excess of the average close price for the periods ended.
			Three months ended				Nine monthhs ended
			September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Consolidated net income (loss)		$	-348,568	$	737,286	$	-902,948	$	712,427
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding			20,673,862		20,564,163		20,630,227		16,796,310
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares			20,673,862		20,574,784		20,630,227		16,805,972
	Basic income (loss) per common share		$	-0.02	$	0.04	$	-0.04	$	0.04
	Diluted income (loss) per common share		$	-0.02	$	0.04	$	-0.04	$	0.04

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
		6	INCOME TAXES
	The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., various state and foreign jurisdictions. We continue to record a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred tax assets as it is not more likely than not that we will realize a benefit from these assets in a future period. In future periods, tax benefits and related deferred tax assets will be recognized when management concludes realization of such amounts is more likely than not.
	A net benefit of  $(64,807) was recorded to the income tax provision for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 resulting in an effective tax rate of 15.68% for the period. The income tax benefit for the quarter relates primarily to our foreign operations partially offset by domestic state minimum taxes as all of our other USA tax benefits are reduced by a full valuation allowance. Our total income tax benefit and effective tax rate were $(406,639) and 122.98%, respectively, for the same period in 2013 , which relates primarily to our foreign operations partially offset by domestic state minimum taxes as all of our other USA tax benefits are reduced by a full valuation allowance. During the three month period ended September 30, 2013 the UK government reduced the corporate enacted tax rate resulting in a net tax benefit of $(379,236) being recorded in the quarter on existing foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	A net benefit of $(424,345) was recorded to the income tax provision for the nine month period ending September 30, 2014 resulting in an effective tax rate of 31.97% for the period. The income tax benefit relates primarily to our foreign operations partially offset by domestic state minimum taxes as all of our other USA tax benefits are reduced by a full valuation allowance. Our total income tax benefit and effective tax rate were $(347,363) and 95.15%, respectively, for the same period in 2013.  The income tax benefit relates primarily to our foreign operations partially offset by domestic state minimum taxes as all of our other USA tax benefits are reduced by a full valuation allowance. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, the UK government reduced the corporate enacted tax rate resulting in a net tax benefit of $(379,236) being recorded on existing foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities.

WORKING_CAPITAL_LINE_OF_CREDIT

WORKING CAPITAL LINE OF CREDIT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Line Of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'
WORKING CAPITAL LINE OF CREDIT	'
		7	WORKING CAPITAL LINE OF CREDIT
	During the period ended September 30, 2014, our wholly owned subsidiary, CUI, Inc., maintained a two year revolving Line of Credit (LOC) with Wells Fargo Bank in the principal amount of four million dollars ($4,000,000) with an expiration of October 1, 2015. The interest rate on any outstanding balance is 1.75% above either the daily one month LIBOR or the LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term (no balance owing at September 30, 2014). At September 30, 2014, the LOC is secured through a security agreement on CUI, Inc. net accounts receivable of $3,628,005, CUI, Inc. net general intangibles of $8,142,962, net inventory of $5,237,662 and fixed assets of CUI, Inc. of $1,229,716. CUI Global, Inc., the parent company is a payment guarantor of the LOC. Other terms included in this revolving line of credit for CUI Inc. limit capital expenditures by CUI Inc. to $1,000,000 in any fiscal year and disallows distributions or dividends from CUI Inc. This revolving LOC effectively satisfies in full and terminates the earlier LOC with Wells Fargo Bank.
	At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the balance outstanding on the line of credit was $0. As of the date of this filing, the Company is compliant with all covenants on the line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)	'
		8	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) by component:
			For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
			September 30,				September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), beginning of period		$	2,782,057	$	-98,820	$	1,837,961	$	-24,336
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			-1,335,060		1,314,270		-390,964		1,239,786
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), end of period		$	1,446,997	$	1,215,450	$	1,446,997	$	1,215,450

CAPITAL_LEASES

CAPITAL LEASES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Leases, Capital [Abstract]	'
CAPITAL LEASES	'
		9	CAPITAL LEASES
	The following is an analysis of the leased property under capital leases by major classes as of September 30, 2014:
	Classes of Property		Asset Balance at
			September 30, 2014
	Motor vehicles		$	409,557
	Equipment			23,084
	Less: Accumulated depreciation			-239,619
			$	193,022
	The following summarizes the current and long term portion of capital leases at September 30, 2014:
			Balance at
			September 30, 2014
	Current leases payable		$	38,837
	Long term leases payable			83,710
			$	122,547

NOTES_PAYABLE

NOTES PAYABLE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Notes Payable [Abstract]	'
NOTES PAYABLE	'
		10	NOTES PAYABLE
	Notes payable is summarized as follows at September 30, 2014:
			September 30,
			2014
	(a) Promissory Note - bank		$	3,623,933
	(b) Acquisition Note Payable - related party			5,303,683
			$	8,927,616
		(a)	On October 1, 2013, the funding of the purchase of our Tualatin, Oregon corporate offices from Barakel, LLC was completed. The purchase price for this asset was $5,050,000. The purchase was funded, in part, by a promissory note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $3,693,750 plus interest at the rate of 2% above LIBOR, payable over ten years with a balloon payment due at maturity. It was secured by a deed of trust on the purchased property which was executed by CUI Properties, LLC and guaranteed by CUI Global, Inc. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company made principal payments of $57,123 against the mortgage promissory note payable. At September 30, 2014, the balance owed on the mortgage promissory note payable was $3,623,933, of which $79,739 and $3,544,194 were in current and long term liabilities, respectively at September 30, 2014.
		(b)	In May 2013, the Company utilized funds from the equity sale to pay down $2,000,000 of principal owing on the note payable owed to International Electronic Devices, Inc. (formerly CUI, Inc.) associated with the acquisition of CUI, Inc. In conjunction with the 2013 principal payment, the promissory note terms were amended to extend the due date to May 15, 2020 and the interest rate was reduced to 5% per annum, with interest payable monthly and the principal due as a balloon payment at maturity.  The note contains a contingent conversion feature, such that in the event of default on the note the holder of the note can, at the holders option, convert the note principal into common stock at $0.001 per share. As of September 30, 2014, the Company is in compliance with all terms of this promissory note and the conversion feature is not effective.
	The following table details the maturity of the mortgage notes payable and acquisition note payable – related party for CUI Global, Inc. as of September 30, 2014:
			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Note payable maturities:		$	19,691	$	80,746	$	84,874	$	89,218	$	93,780	$	8,559,307	$	8,927,616

CONCENTRATIONS

CONCENTRATIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
CONCENTRATIONS	'
	11	CONCENTRATIONS
	During the third quarter of 2014,   55% of revenues were derived from three customers at 28%, 16% and11%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 48%  of revenues were derived from two customers at 31% and 17%. During the third quarter of 2013, 50% of revenues were derived from two customers at 29% and 21%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, 51% of revenues were derived from two customers at 35% and 16%, respectively.
	The Company’s major product lines during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013 were power and electro-mechanical products and natural gas infrastructure and high-tech solutions.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had supplier concentrations of 12% related to inventory product received.
	At September 30, 2014, of the gross trade accounts receivable totaling $10,554,924, 34% was due from two customers at 19% and 15%. At September 30, 2013, of the gross trade accounts receivable, 32% was due from a single customer.
	Following the acquisition of Orbital Gas Systems, the Company also has revenue concentrations in the United Kingdom of 40% and  35% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and trade accounts receivable concentration in the United Kingdom of 64% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

OTHER_EQUITY_TRANSACTIONS

OTHER EQUITY TRANSACTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Equity Transactions [Abstract]	'
OTHER EQUITY TRANSACTIONS	'
	12	OTHER EQUITY TRANSACTIONS
	During January 2014, an employee exercised 500 options for common stock in a cashless transaction for which the employee received 200 common shares. The Company received $0 from this exercise.
	During February 2014, a consultant received 9,124 restricted common shares with a fair value of $50,000 based on the contract date of payment for strategic consulting services regarding the testing and demonstration of the GasPT2 technology rendered since August 6, 2013 and to be rendered thru August 5, 2014 in accordance with the terms of the contract agreement.
	During February and March 2014, an executive exercised 98,146 options for restricted common stock in a cashless transaction for which the executive and a designated recipient received 23,408 common shares. The Company received $0 from this exercise.
	During March 2014, a consultant received 18,283 restricted common shares with a fair value of $115,000 based on the contract date of payment for strategic investor marketing services to be rendered thru July 1, 2015 in accordance with the terms of the contract agreement.
	During March 2014, 2,680 shares of restricted common stock were issued to James McKenzie, majority owner of CUI, Inc. prior to the May 2008 asset acquisition by CUI Global. The shares were valued at $18,248 based on the dates earned under the royalty agreement.
	During April 2014, an employee exercised 1,667 options for common stock in a cashless transaction for which the employee received 940 restricted common shares. The company received $0 from this exercise.
	During April 2014, a former director exercised 28,452 options for common stock in a cashless transaction for which the former director received 7,150 restricted common shares. The company received $0 from this exercise.
	During June 2014, 5,624 shares of restricted common stock were granted to an employee as bonus compensation. These shares were expensed at a fair value of $50,000 as of the grant date.
	During August 2014, 6,435 shares of restricted common stock were issued to three directors as compensation for director services. These shares were expensed at a fair value of $47,683 as of the grant date.
	During August 2014, 1,974 shares of restricted common stock were issued to a former director as a consultant for compensation under a consulting agreement to provide advisory services regarding corporate strategy provided in accordance with a consulting agreement. These shares were expensed at a fair value of $14,625 as of the grant date.
	During August 2014, a consultant received 100,000 restricted common shares for strategic consulting services that were completed regarding the testing and demonstration of the GasPT technology in accordance with the terms of the consulting agreement. These shares were expensed at a fair value of $738,000. The consultant agreement includes a second phase for which the consultant may receive up to an additional 150,000 restricted common shares based upon performance.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
		13	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On October 31, 2014, a former employee executed a cashless option exercise of 500 options, for which the employee received 152 shares of common stock. The Company received $0.
	During October 2014, the Board of Directors authorized a one-year program to repurchase up to an aggregate $3 million of the Company’s common stock. The authorization is effective immediately. The amount and timing of any such repurchases will be determined by the Company based on its financial condition, business opportunities, and the market conditions at the time.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, warranty reserves, valuation of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in 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 may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The condensed consolidated financial statements for 2014 include the accounts of CUI Global, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries CUI, Inc., CUI Japan, CUI Properties, LLC and Orbital Gas Systems, Ltd., hereafter referred to as the “Company”. The condensed consolidated financial statements for 2013 include the accounts of CUI Global, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries CUI, Inc., CUI Japan, CUI Properties, LLC, and Orbital Gas Systems, Ltd. (included since April 1, 2013). Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 “ Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value, which are the following:
		⋅	Level 1 – Pricing inputs are quoted prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
		⋅	Level 2 – Pricing inputs are quoted for similar assets, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term through corroboration with observable market data. Level 2 includes assets or liabilities valued at quoted prices adjusted for legal or contractual restrictions specific to these investments.
		⋅	Level 3 – Pricing inputs are unobservable for the assets or liabilities; that is, the inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	Management believes the carrying amounts of the short-term financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, costs in excess of billings, prepaid expense and other assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, billings in excess of costs, unearned revenue, and other liabilities reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 due to the relatively short-term nature of these instruments. Mortgage debt and related notes payable approximate fair value based on current market conditions. The Company measures its derivative liability on a recurring basis using significant observable inputs (Level 2). The Company’s derivative liability is valued using a LIBOR swap curve.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash includes deposits at financial institutions with maturities of three months or less. The Company at times has cash in banks in excess of FDIC insurance limits and places its temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company considers all highly liquid marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include money market funds, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. At September 30, 2014, the Company had $2,438,908 of cash and cash equivalents balances at domestic financial institutions which were covered under the FDIC insured deposits programs and $138,032 at foreign financial institutions covered under the United Kingdom Financial Services Compensation (FSC). At September 30, 2014 the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $202,092 in Japanese bank accounts and $5,722,462 in European bank accounts.
Investments	'
	Investments
	The Company considers all investments with original maturities over 90 days that mature in less than one year from the balance sheet date to be short-term investments. Both short- and long-term investments primarily include money market funds, certificates of deposit, corporate notes, and commercial paper. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related security as an adjustment to yield using a method that approximates the effective interest method. Under this method, dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. At September 30, 2014, CUI Global had $10,433,644 of short-term investments classified as held-to-maturity, reported at amortized cost, which approximates market. At September 30, 2014, the Company had $7,095,000 of investments in certificates of deposit which were covered under FDIC insured limits and investments covered under $500,000 of SIPC insured programs for investments.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
	Accounts receivable consist of the receivables associated with revenue derived from product sales. An allowance for uncollectible accounts is recorded to allow for any amounts that may not be recoverable, based on an analysis of prior collection experience, customer credit worthiness and current economic trends. Based on management’s review of accounts receivable, an allowance for doubtful accounts of $222,758 at September 30, 2014 is considered adequate. The reserve takes into account aged receivables that management believes should be specifically reserved for as well as historic experience with bad debts to determine the total reserve appropriate for each period. Receivables are determined to be past due based on the payment terms of original invoices. The Company grants credit to its customers, with standard terms of Net 30 days. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and, therefore, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. Additionally, the Company maintains a foreign credit receivables insurance policy that covers many of the CUI, Inc. foreign customer receivable balances in effort to further reduce credit risk exposure.
Inventory	'
	Inventory
	Inventories consist of finished and un-finished products and are stated at the lower of cost or market; using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. At September 30, 2014, inventory is valued, net at $7,311,343. The Company provides allowances for inventories estimated to be excess, obsolete or unmarketable. The Company’s estimation process for assessing the net realizable value is based upon its known backlog, projected future demand, historical usage and expected market conditions. At September 30, 2014, the Company had finished goods of $6,087,622, raw materials  of $1,707,538, work in process of $5,563 and an allowance of $489,380.
Land, Buildings, Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment and Software	'
	Land, Buildings, Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment and Software
	Land is recorded at cost and includes expenditures made to ready it for use.
	Buildings and improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
	Furniture, vehicles, equipment and software are recorded at cost and include major expenditures, which increase productivity or substantially increase useful lives.
	Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated over the lesser of the lease term, estimated useful life, or 10 years.
	Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to expenses when incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset and related accumulated depreciation are removed from this account, and any gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.
	The cost of buildings and improvements, furniture, vehicles, equipment and software is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
	Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives for buildings, furniture, vehicles, equipment and software are as follows:
			Estimated Useful Life
	Buildings and improvements		5 to 39 years
	Furniture and equipment		3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements		Lesser of lease term or 10 years
	Vehicles		3 to 5 years
	Software		3 to 5 years
Long-Lived Assets	'
	Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets and certain identifiable assets related to those assets are periodically reviewed for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are estimated. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset, an impairment loss is recognized as the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Otherwise, an impairment loss is not recognized. Management estimates the fair value and the estimated future cash flows expected. Any changes in these estimates could impact whether there was impairment and the amount of the impairment.
Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	Identifiable Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets are stated at cost net of accumulated amortization and impairment. The fair value for intangible assets acquired through acquisitions is measured at the time of acquisition utilizing the following inputs, as needed:
		1	Inputs used to measure fair value are unadjusted quote prices available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities if available.
		2	Inputs used to measure fair value, other than quoted prices included in 1, are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date through correlation with market data, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in inactive markets. This includes assets and liabilities valued using models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment since the input assumptions used in the models, such as interest rates and volatility factors, are corroborated by readily observable data from actively quoted markets for substantially the full life of the asset.
		3	Inputs used to measure fair value are unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.
		4	Expert appraisal and fair value measurement as completed by third party experts.
	The following are the estimated useful life for the intangible assets:
			Estimated
			Useful Life
	Finite-lived intangible assets
	Order backlog			2
	Trade name – Orbital			10
	Trade name - V-Infinity			5
	Customer list – Orbital			10
	Technology rights			20	*
	Technology-Based Asset-Know How			12
	Technology -Based Asset – Software			10
	Patents			**
	Other intangible assets			***
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Trade name – CUI			****
	Customer list – CUI			****
	Patents pending technology			****
	* Technology rights are amortized over a twenty year life or the term of the rights agreement.
	** Patents are amortized over the life of the patent. Any patents not approved will be expensed at that time.
	*** Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life.
	**** Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment and when circumstances suggest.
Goodwill Assets	'
	Goodwill Assets
	The Company tests for goodwill impairment in the second quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company determined there was no impairment of goodwill. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of goodwill at May 31, 2014, and determined there was no impairment of goodwill.
	As detailed in ASC 350-20-35-3A, in performing its testing for goodwill, management completes a qualitative analysis to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. To complete this review, management follows the steps in ASC 350-20-35-3C to evaluate the fair values of the intangibles and goodwill and considers all known events and circumstances that might trigger an impairment of goodwill. Through these reviews, management concluded that there were no events or circumstances that triggered an impairment (and there was no expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit would be sold or otherwise disposed of in the following year), therefore, no further analysis was necessary to prepare for goodwill impairment beyond the steps in 350-20-35-3C in accordance with ASU 2011-08.
Investment - Equity Method	'
	Investment – Equity Method
	Through the acquisition of CUI, Inc. the Company obtained 352,589 common shares (representing an 11.54% interest thru June 30, 2013, 8.62% thru December 31, 2013, 8.94% thru March 31, 2014 and 8.50% thereafter) in Test Products International, Inc., hereafter referred to as TPI. TPI is a provider of handheld test and measurement equipment. Under the equity method, investments are carried at cost, plus or minus the Company’s proportionate share, based on present ownership interests, of: (a) the investee’s profit or loss after the date of acquisition; (b) changes in the Company’s equity that have not been recognized in the investee’s profit or loss; and (c) certain other adjustments. CUI Global enjoys a close association with this affiliate through common Board of Director membership and participation that allows for a significant amount of influence over affiliate business decisions. Accordingly, for financial statement purposes, the Company accounts for its investment in this affiliated entity under the equity method.
	A summary of the financial statements of the affiliate as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Current assets		$	6,447,474
	Non-current assets			479,189
	Total Assets		$	6,926,663
	Current liabilities		$	2,173,218
	Non-current liabilities			686,540
	Stockholders' equity			4,066,905
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	6,926,663
	Revenues		$	10,744,144
	Operating income			834,156
	Net profit			653,662
	Other comprehensive profit (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			-
	Comprehensive net profit		$	653,662
	Company share of Net Profit		$	56,315
	Equity investment in affiliate		$	339,326
Patent Costs	'
	Patent Costs
	The Company estimates the patents it has filed have a future beneficial value; therefore it capitalizes the costs associated with filing for its patents. At the time the patent is approved, the patent costs associated with the patent are amortized over the useful life of the patent. If the patent is not approved, at that time the costs will be expensed.
Derivative Instruments	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The Company uses various derivative instruments including forward currency contracts, and interest rate swaps to manage certain exposures. These instruments are entered into under the Company’s corporate risk management policy to minimize exposure and are not for speculative trading purposes. The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings. The Company has limited involvement with derivative instruments and does not trade them. From time to time, the Company may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to minimize the risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate exposure from expected future cash flows. The Company has entered into one interest rate swap which has a maturity date of ten years from the date of inception, and is used to minimize the interest rate risk on the variable rate mortgage. During the three  months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had $24,838 of unrealized gain and  $92,325 of unrealized loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to the derivative liabilities.
Derivative Liabilities	'
	Derivative Liabilities
	The Company evaluates embedded conversion features pursuant to FASB Accounting Standards Codification No. 815 (“FASB ASC 815”), “Derivatives and Hedging”, which requires a periodic valuation of the fair value of derivative instruments and a corresponding recognition of liabilities associated with such derivatives.
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company records its stock-based compensation expense under our stock option plans and also issues stock for services. A detailed description of the awards under these plans and the respective accounting treatment is included in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $989,889 and $1,498,332 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Product revenue is recognized in the period when persuasive evidence of an arrangement with a customer exists, the products are shipped and title has transferred to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. The Company sells to distributors pursuant to distribution agreements that have certain terms and conditions such as the right of return and price protection which inhibit revenue recognition unless they can be reasonably estimated as we cannot assert the price is fixed and determinable and estimate returns. For one distributor that comprises 28% and 31% of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, we have such history and ability to estimate and therefore recognized revenue upon sale to the distributor and record a corresponding reserve for the estimated returns. For a different distributor arrangement, we do not have sufficient history to reasonably estimate price protection reserve and the right of return and accordingly defer revenue and the related costs until such time as the distributor resells the product.
	Revenues and related costs on production type contracts, are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts (“ASC 605-35”). Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined. Contract costs plus recognized profits are accumulated as deferred assets, and billings and/or cash received are recorded to a deferred revenue liability account. The net of these two accounts for any individual project is presented as "Costs in excess of billings," an asset account, or "Billings in excess of costs," a liability account. At September 30, 2014, the Costs in excess of billings balance was $0 and the Billings in excess of costs balance was $4,419,307.
	Production type contracts that do not qualify for use of the percentage of completion method are accounted for using the “completed contract method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35-25-57. Under this method, contract costs are accumulated as deferred assets, and billings and/or cash received is recorded to a deferred revenue liability account, during the periods of construction, but no revenues, costs, or profits are recognized in operations until the period within which completion of the contract occurs. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred; the equipment is operating according to specifications and has been accepted by the customer.
	Revenues from warranty and maintenance activities are recognized ratably over the term of the warranty and maintenance period and the unrecognized portion is recorded as deferred revenue.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in sales. The Company expenses inbound shipping and handling costs as cost of revenues.
Warranty Reserves	'
	Warranty Reserves
	A warranty reserve liability is recorded based on estimates of future costs on sales recognized. There was no warranty reserve recorded at September 30, 2014 or 2013.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The financial statements of the Company's foreign offices have been translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with FASB ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (FASB ASC 830). All balance sheet accounts have been translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement amounts have been translated using an appropriately weighted average exchange rate for the year. The translation gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates during 2014 and 2013 have been reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, except for gains and losses resulting from the translation of intercompany receivables and payables, which are included in earnings for the period.
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	Operating segments are defined in accordance with ASC 280-10 as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
	Following the acquisition of Orbital Gas Systems Limited in April 2013, management has identified three operating segments based on the activities of the company in accordance with the ASC 280-10. The three segments are Power and Electro-Mechanical, Gas and Other. The Power and Electro-Mechanical segment is focused on the operations of CUI, Inc. and CUI Japan for the sale of internal and external power supplies and related components, industrial controls and test and measurement devices. The Gas segment is focused on the operations of Orbital Gas Systems Limited which includes gas related test and measurement systems, including the GasPT2. The Other segment represents the remaining activities that do not meet the threshold for segment reporting and are combined.
	The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
			Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
			Electro-
			Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers		$	37,336,374		$	20,154,349	$	-	$	57,490,723
	Depreciation and amortization			723,483			2,655,587		2,531		3,381,601
	Earnings from equity investment			56,315			-		-		56,315
	Interest expense			173,626			7,964		198,888		380,478
	Income (loss) from operations			4,086,412			-1,762,463		-3,241,742		-917,793
	Segment assets			44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
	Intangible assets			8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
	Goodwill, net			13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
	Expenditures for segment assets			608,801			235,141		-		843,942
	The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014:
			Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
			Electro-
			Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers		$	12,931,173		$	8,445,448	$	-	$	21,376,621
	Depreciation and amortization			235,948			888,758		844		1,125,550
	Earnings from equity investment			14,205			-		-		14,205
	Interest expense			58,225			2,683		66,296		127,204
	Income (loss) from operations			1,528,535			-848,984		-957,865		-278,314
	Segment assets			44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
	Intangible assets			8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
	Goodwill, net			13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
	Expenditures for segment assets			273,974			86,706		-		360,680
	The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
			Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
			Electro-
			Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers		$	33,425,562		$	11,998,646	$	-	$	45,424,208
	Depreciation and amortization			459,762			1,575,845		166,841		2,202,448
	Earnings from equity investment			4,212			-		-		4,212
	Interest expense			49,434			2,953		256,567		308,954
	Income (loss) from operations			3,019,601			173,327		-2,630,043		562,885
	Segment assets			35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
	Intangible assets			8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
	Goodwill, net			13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
	Expenditures for segment assets			549,865			692,927		-		1,242,792
	The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2013:
			Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
			Electro-
			Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers		$	11,172,196		$	6,041,561	$	-	$	17,213,757
	Depreciation and amortization			155,375			797,057		55,614		1,008,046
	Earnings from equity investment			8,338			-		-		8,338
	Interest expense			39,882			1,323		66,296		107,501
	Income (loss) from operations			1,238,935			-81,844		-763,479		393,612
	Segment assets			35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
	Intangible assets			8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
	Goodwill, net			13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
	Expenditures for segment assets			139,400			658,806		-		798,206
Reclassification	'
	Reclassification
	Certain amounts from the prior periods have been reclassified to the current period presentation including, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $69,397 and $199,792, respectively, of depreciation and amortization expense that were reclassified to cost of revenues on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-05, “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” ASU 2013-05 provides updated guidance to clarify a parent company’s accounting for the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and is to be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. This ASU did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU No 2013-11 provides explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry forward exists. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this provision did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Estimated Useful Lives and Accumulated Depreciation for Furniture, Equipment and Software	'
	The estimated useful lives for buildings, furniture, vehicles, equipment and software are as follows:
		Estimated Useful Life
	Buildings and improvements	5 to 39 years
	Furniture and equipment	3 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 10 years
	Vehicles	3 to 5 years
	Software	3 to 5 years
Schedule of Estimated Useful Life	'
	The following are the estimated useful life for the intangible assets:
		Estimated
		Useful Life
	Finite-lived intangible assets
	Order backlog		2
	Trade name – Orbital		10
	Trade name - V-Infinity		5
	Customer list – Orbital		10
	Technology rights		20	*
	Technology-Based Asset-Know How		12
	Technology -Based Asset – Software		10
	Patents		**
	Other intangible assets		***
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Trade name – CUI		****
	Customer list – CUI		****
	Patents pending technology		****
	* Technology rights are amortized over a twenty year life or the term of the rights agreement.
	** Patents are amortized over the life of the patent. Any patents not approved will be expensed at that time.
	*** Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life.
	**** Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment and when circumstances suggest.
Summary of Unaudited Financial Statements of Affiliate	'
	A summary of the financial statements of the affiliate as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
	Current assets	$	6,447,474
	Non-current assets		479,189
	Total Assets	$	6,926,663
	Current liabilities	$	2,173,218
	Non-current liabilities		686,540
	Stockholders' equity		4,066,905
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	6,926,663
	Revenues	$	10,744,144
	Operating income		834,156
	Net profit		653,662
	Other comprehensive profit (loss):
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		-
	Comprehensive net profit	$	653,662
	Company share of Net Profit	$	56,315
	Equity investment in affiliate	$	339,326
Schedule Of Segment Activity	'
	The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers	$	37,336,374		$	20,154,349	$	-	$	57,490,723
	Depreciation and amortization		723,483			2,655,587		2,531		3,381,601
	Earnings from equity investment		56,315			-		-		56,315
	Interest expense		173,626			7,964		198,888		380,478
	Income (loss) from operations		4,086,412			-1,762,463		-3,241,742		-917,793
	Segment assets		44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
	Intangible assets		8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
	Goodwill, net		13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
	Expenditures for segment assets		608,801			235,141		-		843,942
	The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2014:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers	$	12,931,173		$	8,445,448	$	-	$	21,376,621
	Depreciation and amortization		235,948			888,758		844		1,125,550
	Earnings from equity investment		14,205			-		-		14,205
	Interest expense		58,225			2,683		66,296		127,204
	Income (loss) from operations		1,528,535			-848,984		-957,865		-278,314
	Segment assets		44,872,204			38,961,917		14,404,815		98,238,936
	Intangible assets		8,142,962			12,590,750		8,906		20,742,618
	Goodwill, net		13,031,433			9,270,001		-		22,301,434
	Expenditures for segment assets		273,974			86,706		-		360,680
	The following information represents segment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers	$	33,425,562		$	11,998,646	$	-	$	45,424,208
	Depreciation and amortization		459,762			1,575,845		166,841		2,202,448
	Earnings from equity investment		4,212			-		-		4,212
	Interest expense		49,434			2,953		256,567		308,954
	Income (loss) from operations		3,019,601			173,327		-2,630,043		562,885
	Segment assets		35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
	Intangible assets		8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
	Goodwill, net		13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
	Expenditures for segment assets		549,865			692,927		-		1,242,792
	The following information represents segment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2013:
		Power and			Gas		Other		Totals
		Electro-
		Mechanical
	Revenue from external customers	$	11,172,196		$	6,041,561	$	-	$	17,213,757
	Depreciation and amortization		155,375			797,057		55,614		1,008,046
	Earnings from equity investment		8,338			-		-		8,338
	Interest expense		39,882			1,323		66,296		107,501
	Income (loss) from operations		1,238,935			-81,844		-763,479		393,612
	Segment assets		35,271,498			42,265,766		18,360,855		95,898,119
	Intangible assets		8,406,156			15,613,439		12,281		24,031,876
	Goodwill, net		13,045,687			9,211,203		-		22,256,890
	Expenditures for segment assets		139,400			658,806		-		798,206

INVESTMENTS_AND_FAIR_VALUE_MEA1

INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair value of cash equivalents and marketable securities	'
	The Company’s fair value hierarchy for its cash equivalents, marketable securities and derivative instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, was as follows:
	September 30, 2014	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Money market securities	$	3,753,516	$	-	$	-	$	3,753,516
	Certificates of Deposit		7,095,000				-		7,095,000
	Commercial Paper		-		1,999,674		-		1,999,674
	Corporate Notes		-		2,838,690		-		2,838,690
	Total Assets	$	10,848,516	$	4,838,364	$	-	$	15,686,880
	Derivative liability	$	-	$	520,143	$	-	$	520,143
	Total liabilities	$	-	$	520,143	$	-	$	520,143
	December 31, 2013	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Money market securities	$	5,367,633	$	-	$	-	$	5,367,633
	Certificates of Deposit		9,750,000		-		-	$	9,750,000
	Commercial Paper		-		999,789		-	$	999,789
	Corporate Notes		-		1,118,961		-	$	1,118,961
	Total Assets	$	15,117,633	$	2,118,750	$	-	$	17,236,383
	Derivative liability	$	-	$	-	$	427,818	$	427,818
	Total liabilities	$	-	$	-	$	427,818	$	427,818
Changes in significance of unobservable inputs used to calculate credit valuation adjustment	'
	The following tables present reconciliations of transfers between Level 3 and Level 2 as determined at the end of the reporting period and principally resulted from changes in the significance of unobservable inputs used to calculate the credit valuation adjustment:
			Three Months Ended
			September 30, 2014
			Derivative Liability
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	-
	Transfer of liabilities out of Level 3		-
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	-
		Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2014
		Derivative Liability
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	427,818
	Transfer of liabilities out of Level 3		-427,818
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	-

ACQUISITION_Tables

ACQUISITION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Allocation of The Purchase Price	'
	The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:
	Purchase price		$	26,205,500
	Cash and cash equivalents			8,495,993
	Trade accounts receivable, net			5,597,361
	Unbilled accounts receivable			66,109
	Inventory, net			445,119
	Costs in excess of billings			350,943
	Other current assets			20,892
	Property & equipment, net			1,562,908
	Intangible, customer lists			7,180,307
	Intangible, order backlog			3,434,462
	Intangible, tradename			1,846,717
	Intangible, technology-based asset know how			2,908,811
	Intangible, technology-based asset software			630,474
	Goodwill			8,799,622
	Liabilities assumed			-11,419,029
	Deferred tax liability			-3,715,189
			$	26,205,500
Summarizes The Unaudited Pro Forma Information	'
	The table below summarizes the unaudited condensed pro forma information of the results of operations of CUI Global, Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as though the acquisition had been completed as of January 1, 2013:
			CUI Global		Orbital Gas		Adjustment		Pro Forma
					Systems, Ltd.
	Gross revenue		$	45,424,208	$	4,569,510	$	-	$	49,993,718
	Total expenses			44,711,781		5,383,677		588,343	$	50,683,801
	Net profit (loss)		$	712,427	$	-814,167			$	-690,083
	Basic and diluted loss per share								$	-0.04
		-1	Adjustment to recognize the amortization expense of $731,345 of acquisition related intangible assets and a tax benefit of $143,002 as though the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period.

INCOME_LOSS_PER_COMMON_SHARE_T

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
		Three months ended				Nine monthhs ended
		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Consolidated net income (loss)	$	-348,568	$	737,286	$	-902,948	$	712,427
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding		20,673,862		20,564,163		20,630,227		16,796,310
	Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares		20,673,862		20,574,784		20,630,227		16,805,972
	Basic income (loss) per common share	$	-0.02	$	0.04	$	-0.04	$	0.04
	Diluted income (loss) per common share	$	-0.02	$	0.04	$	-0.04	$	0.04

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) by component:
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), beginning of period	$	2,782,057	$	-98,820	$	1,837,961	$	-24,336
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		-1,335,060		1,314,270		-390,964		1,239,786
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), end of period	$	1,446,997	$	1,215,450	$	1,446,997	$	1,215,450

CAPITAL_LEASES_Tables

CAPITAL LEASES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets	'
	The following is an analysis of the leased property under capital leases by major classes as of September 30, 2014:
	Classes of Property	Asset Balance at
		September 30, 2014
	Motor vehicles	$	409,557
	Equipment		23,084
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		-239,619
		$	193,022
Schedule of Capital Lease Current and Long Term Portion	'
	The following summarizes the current and long term portion of capital leases at September 30, 2014:
		Balance at
		September 30, 2014
	Current leases payable	$	38,837
	Long term leases payable		83,710
		$	122,547

NOTES_PAYABLE_Tables

NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Notes Payable [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Notes Payable	'
	Notes payable is summarized as follows at September 30, 2014:
			September 30,
			2014
	(a) Promissory Note - bank		$	3,623,933
	(b) Acquisition Note Payable - related party			5,303,683
			$	8,927,616
		(a)	On October 1, 2013, the funding of the purchase of our Tualatin, Oregon corporate offices from Barakel, LLC was completed. The purchase price for this asset was $5,050,000. The purchase was funded, in part, by a promissory note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $3,693,750 plus interest at the rate of 2% above LIBOR, payable over ten years with a balloon payment due at maturity. It was secured by a deed of trust on the purchased property which was executed by CUI Properties, LLC and guaranteed by CUI Global, Inc. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company made principal payments of $57,123 against the mortgage promissory note payable. At September 30, 2014, the balance owed on the mortgage promissory note payable was $3,623,933, of which $79,739 and $3,544,194 were in current and long term liabilities, respectively at September 30, 2014.
		(b)	In May 2013, the Company utilized funds from the equity sale to pay down $2,000,000 of principal owing on the note payable owed to International Electronic Devices, Inc. (formerly CUI, Inc.) associated with the acquisition of CUI, Inc. In conjunction with the 2013 principal payment, the promissory note terms were amended to extend the due date to May 15, 2020 and the interest rate was reduced to 5% per annum, with interest payable monthly and the principal due as a balloon payment at maturity.  The note contains a contingent conversion feature, such that in the event of default on the note the holder of the note can, at the holders option, convert the note principal into common stock at $0.001 per share. As of September 30, 2014, the Company is in compliance with all terms of this promissory note and the conversion feature is not effective.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	The following table details the maturity of the mortgage notes payable and acquisition note payable – related party for CUI Global, Inc. as of September 30, 2014:
			2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	Note payable maturities:		$	19,691	$	80,746	$	84,874	$	89,218	$	93,780	$	8,559,307	$	8,927,616

Recovered_Sheet1

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Description and Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of total revenue	60.00%	65.00%
Orbital Gas Systems Limited	'	'
Business Description and Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of total revenue	40.00%	35.00%

Recovered_Sheet2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of common shares obtained	352,589	'	352,589	'	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership interests	8.50%	'	8.50%	'	8.94%	8.62%	11.54%
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$222,758	'	$222,758	'	'	$285,348	'
Inventory net	7,311,343	'	7,311,343	'	'	7,027,644	'
Cash and cash equivalents in foreign accounts	138,032	'	138,032	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents covered under FDIC insured deposits programs	2,438,908	'	2,438,908	'	'	'	'
Billings in excess of cost	4,419,307	'	4,419,307	'	'	6,787,231	'
Billed Contracts Receivable	0	'	0	'	'	'	'
Amortization expenses	'	69,397	'	199,792	'	'	'
Inventory, allowance	489,380	'	489,380	'	'	549,981	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	989,889	'	1,498,332	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain On Derivatives	24,838	'	92,325	'	'	'	'
Leasehold Improvements	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Description	'	'	'Lesser of lease term or 10 years	'	'	'	'
Distributor One	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	28.00%	'	31.00%	'	'	'	'
SIPC Insured Program	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment Insured Amount	500,000	'	500,000	'	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities	10,433,644	'	10,433,644	'	'	'	'
CUI, Inc	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Inventory, finished goods	6,087,622	'	6,087,622	'	'	'	'
Inventory, raw materials	1,707,538	'	1,707,538	'	'	'	'
Inventory, allowance	489,380	'	489,380	'	'	'	'
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves	5,563	'	5,563	'	'	'	'
European Foreign Bank	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash, uninsured amount	5,722,462	'	5,722,462	'	'	'	'
Japanese Foreign Bank	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash, uninsured amount	202,092	'	202,092	'	'	'	'
Certificates of Deposit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Held-to-maturity Securities	$7,095,000	'	$7,095,000	'	'	'	'

Estimated_Useful_Lives_and_Acc

Estimated Useful Lives and Accumulated Depreciation for Assets (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Buildings and improvements | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'5 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'39 years
Furniture and equipment | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'3 years
Furniture and equipment | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'10 years
Leasehold improvements	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Description	'Lesser of lease term or 10 years
Vehicles | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'3 years
Vehicles | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'5 years
Software | Minimum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'3 years
Software | Maximum	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated Useful Life	'5 years

Estimated_Useful_Life_for_the_

Estimated Useful Life for the Intangible Assets (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Order Backlog	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'2 years
Tradename - Orbital	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'10 years
Tradename - V-Infinity	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'5 years
Customer List - Orbital	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'10 years
Technology Rights	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'20 years	[1]
Technology-Based Asset-Know How	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'12 years
Technology -Based Asset - Software	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'10 years
Patents	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	[2]
Other Intangible Assets	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	[3]
Tradename - CUI	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	[4]
Customer List - CUI	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	[4]
Patents Pending Technology	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	[4]
[1]	Technology rights are amortized over a twenty year life or the term of the rights agreement.
[2]	Patents are amortized over the life of the patent. Any patents not approved will be expensed at that time.
[3]	Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life.
[4]	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment and when circumstances suggest.

Summary_of_Financial_Statement

Summary of Financial Statements of Affiliate (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	$6,447,474	'	$6,447,474	'	'
Non-current assets	479,189	'	479,189	'	'
Total Assets	6,926,663	'	6,926,663	'	'
Current liabilities	2,173,218	'	2,173,218	'	'
Non-current liabilities	686,540	'	686,540	'	'
Stockholders' equity	4,066,905	'	4,066,905	'	'
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	6,926,663	'	6,926,663	'	'
Revenues	'	'	10,744,144	'	'
Operating income	'	'	834,156	'	'
Net profit	'	'	653,662	'	'
Other comprehensive profit (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	0	'	'
Comprehensive net profit	'	'	653,662	'	'
Company share of Net Profit	14,205	8,338	56,315	4,212	'
Equity investment in affiliate	$339,326	'	$339,326	'	$283,011

Summary_of_Segment_Activity_De

Summary of Segment Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from external customers	$21,376,621	$17,213,757	$57,490,723	$45,424,208	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,066,163	938,649	3,195,331	2,002,656	'
Earnings from equity investment	14,205	8,338	56,315	4,212	'
Interest expense	127,204	107,501	380,478	308,954	'
Income (loss) from operations	-278,314	393,612	-917,793	562,885	'
Segment assets	98,238,936	95,898,119	98,238,936	95,898,119	99,159,591
Intangible assets	20,742,618	24,031,876	20,742,618	24,031,876	'
Goodwill, net	22,301,434	22,256,890	22,301,434	22,256,890	22,448,613
Expenditures for segment assets	360,680	798,206	843,942	1,242,792	'
Electro- Mechanical Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from external customers	12,931,173	11,172,196	37,336,374	33,425,562	'
Depreciation and amortization	235,948	155,375	723,483	459,762	'
Earnings from equity investment	14,205	8,338	56,315	4,212	'
Interest expense	58,225	39,882	173,626	49,434	'
Income (loss) from operations	1,528,535	1,238,935	4,086,412	3,019,601	'
Segment assets	44,872,204	35,271,498	44,872,204	35,271,498	'
Intangible assets	8,142,962	8,406,156	8,142,962	8,406,156	'
Goodwill, net	13,031,433	13,045,687	13,031,433	13,045,687	'
Expenditures for segment assets	273,974	139,400	608,801	549,865	'
Gas Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from external customers	8,445,448	6,041,561	20,154,349	11,998,646	'
Depreciation and amortization	888,758	797,057	2,655,587	1,575,845	'
Earnings from equity investment	0	0	0	0	'
Interest expense	2,683	1,323	7,964	2,953	'
Income (loss) from operations	-848,984	-81,844	-1,762,463	173,327	'
Segment assets	38,961,917	42,265,766	38,961,917	42,265,766	'
Intangible assets	12,590,750	15,613,439	12,590,750	15,613,439	'
Goodwill, net	9,270,001	9,211,203	9,270,001	9,211,203	'
Expenditures for segment assets	86,706	658,806	235,141	692,927	'
Other Segment	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from external customers	0	0	0	0	'
Depreciation and amortization	844	55,614	2,531	166,841	'
Earnings from equity investment	0	0	0	0	'
Interest expense	66,296	66,296	198,888	256,567	'
Income (loss) from operations	-957,865	-763,479	-3,241,742	-2,630,043	'
Segment assets	14,404,815	18,360,855	14,404,815	18,360,855	'
Intangible assets	8,906	12,281	8,906	12,281	'
Goodwill, net	0	0	0	0	'
Expenditures for segment assets	$0	$0	$0	$0	'

Fair_Value_Hierarchy_for_Cash_

Fair Value Hierarchy for Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	$15,686,880	$17,236,383
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	520,143	427,818
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	10,848,516	15,117,633
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	4,838,364	2,118,750
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	520,143	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	0	427,818
Money market securities	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	3,753,516	5,367,633
Money market securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	3,753,516	5,367,633
Money market securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Money market securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	7,095,000	9,750,000
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	7,095,000	9,750,000
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Certificates of Deposit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Commercial Paper	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	1,999,674	999,789
Commercial Paper | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Commercial Paper | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	1,999,674	999,789
Commercial Paper | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Corporate Notes	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	2,838,690	1,118,961
Corporate Notes | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Corporate Notes | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	2,838,690	1,118,961
Corporate Notes | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Derivative Liability	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	520,143	427,818
Derivative Liability | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	0	0
Derivative Liability | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	520,143	0
Derivative Liability | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis Alternative [Line Items]	'	'
Liabilites, Fair value disclosure	$0	$427,818

Fair_Value_Liabilities_Measure

Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Detail) (Derivative Liability, USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Liability	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Balance beginning	$0	$427,818
Transfer of liabilities out of Level 3	0	-427,818
Balance ending	$0	$0

Acquisition_Additional_informa

Acquisition - Additional information (Detail)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
	USD ($)	GBP (£)	USD ($)	Scenario, Adjustment	Scenario, Adjustment	Orbital Gas Systems Limited
				USD ($)	USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business combination percentage equity interest in acquire	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%
Common stock, par value	$0.00	'	$0.00	'	'	'
Business Acquisition of Description obligations of purchase price	'	'	'	'	'	'5.0% of the purchase price, or 850,000, was held in escrow through December 1, 2013
Business acquisition cost acquired purchase price	$26,205,500	£ 17,000,000	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Expenses	'	'	'	731,345	588,343	'
Deferred tax liability provision for tax benefit	'	'	'	$143,002	'	'

Allocation_of_Purchase_Price_D

Allocation of Purchase Price (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
	USD ($)	GBP (£)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Purchase price	$26,205,500	£ 17,000,000
Cash and cash equivalents	8,495,993	'
Trade accounts receivable, net	5,597,361	'
Unbilled accounts receivable	66,109	'
Inventory, net	445,119	'
Costs in excess of billings	350,943	'
Other current assets	20,892	'
Property & equipment, net	1,562,908	'
Intangible, customer lists	7,180,307	'
Intangible, order backlog	3,434,462	'
Intangible, tradename	1,846,717	'
Intangible, technology-based asset know how	2,908,811	'
Intangible, technology-based asset software	630,474	'
Goodwill	8,799,622	'
Liabilities assumed	-11,419,029	'
Deferred tax liability	-3,715,189	'
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation total	$26,205,500	£ 17,000,000

Summary_of_Unaudited_Proforma_

Summary of Unaudited Proforma Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Adjustments	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Gross revenue	'	$0
Total expenses	731,345	588,343
Pro Forma	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Gross revenue	'	49,993,718
Total expenses	'	50,683,801
Net profit (loss)	'	-690,083
Basic and diluted profit (loss) per share	'	($0.04)
CUI Global	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Gross revenue	'	45,424,208
Total expenses	'	44,711,781
Net profit (loss)	'	712,427
Orbital Gas Systems Limited	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Gross revenue	'	4,569,510
Total expenses	'	5,383,677
Net profit (loss)	'	($814,167)

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share_A

Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Options nonvested excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	998,932	977,846	998,932	977,846

Income_Loss_Per_Common_Share_D

Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Consolidated Net income (loss)	($348,568)	$737,286	($902,948)	$712,427
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	20,673,862	20,564,163	20,630,227	16,796,310
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares	20,673,862	20,574,784	20,630,227	16,805,972
Basic income (loss) per common share	($0.02)	$0.04	($0.04)	$0.04
Diluted income (loss) per common share	($0.02)	$0.04	($0.04)	$0.04

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
(Benefit) provision for taxes	($64,807)	($406,639)	($424,345)	($347,363)
Effective income tax rate	15.68%	122.98%	31.97%	95.15%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount	($379,236)	'	'	($379,236)

Recovered_Sheet3

Working Capital Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
				Line of Credit	Line of Credit	New Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity	'	'	'	'	'	$4,000,000
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	'	'	'	'	'	1.75%
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'	'1.75% above either the daily one month LIBOR or the LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term
Outstanding line of credit amount	0	'	0	'	'	'
Expiration date	1-Oct-15	'	'	'	'	'
Line of credit facility, expiration period	'	'	'	'	'	'2 years
Accounts receivable net	'	'	'	'	3,628,005	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	20,742,618	'	24,031,876	'	8,142,962	'
Inventory, Net, Total	7,311,343	7,027,644	'	'	5,237,662	'
Property and equipment, net	8,323,505	8,206,563	'	'	1,229,716	'
Line of credit facility other	'	'	'	$1,000,000	'	'

Recovered_Sheet4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), beginning of period	$2,782,057	($98,820)	$1,837,961	($24,336)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-1,335,060	1,314,270	-390,964	1,239,786
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), end of period	$1,446,997	$1,215,450	$1,446,997	$1,215,450

Analysis_of_Leased_Property_Un

Analysis of Leased Property Under Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Analysis of the leased property under capital leases [Line Items]	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation	($239,619)
Capital leases, balance sheet, assets by major class, net, total	193,022
Motor Vehicles	'
Analysis of the leased property under capital leases [Line Items]	'
Capital leased assets, gross	409,557
Equipment	'
Analysis of the leased property under capital leases [Line Items]	'
Capital leased assets, gross	$23,084

Current_and_Long_Term_Portion_

Current and Long Term Portion of Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Lease current and long term portion [Line Items]	'	'
Current leases payable	$38,837	$83,904
Long term leases payable	83,710	58,363
Total leases payable	$122,547	'

Notes_Payable_Additional_Infor

Notes Payable - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	31-May-13
				Tualatin, Oregon Corporate Office Acquisition	International Electronic Devices, Inc.	International Electronic Devices, Inc.
Notes Payable Convertible Notes Payable and Convertible Notes Payable Related Parties [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of real estate property	'	'	'	$5,050,000	'	'
Mortgage note payable to bank on property acquired	'	'	'	3,693,750	'	'
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'2% above LIBOR	'
Debt instrument, annual principal payment	57,123	'	'	'	'	'
Mortgage promissory note payable	3,623,933	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	79,739	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal	'	'	'	'	'	2,000,000
Debt maturity date	'	'	'	'	'	15-May-20
Interest accrues rate	'	'	'	'	'	5.00%
Long term mortgage note payable	$3,544,194	$3,604,242	'	'	'	'
Share Price	'	'	$0.00	'	'	'

Summary_of_Notes_Payable_Detai

Summary of Notes Payable (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Notes Payable Convertible Notes Payable and Convertible Notes Payable Related Parties [Line Items]	'		'
(b) Acquisition Note Payable - related party	$5,303,683		$5,303,683
Ending Balance	8,927,616		'
Convertible notes payable	'		'
Schedule Of Notes Payable Convertible Notes Payable and Convertible Notes Payable Related Parties [Line Items]	'		'
(a) Promissory Note - bank	3,623,933	[1]	'
(b) Acquisition Note Payable - related party	$5,303,683	[2]	'
[1]	(a) On October 1, 2013, the funding of the purchase of our Tualatin, Oregon corporate offices from Barakel, LLC was completed. The purchase price for this asset was $5,050,000. The purchase was funded, in part, by a promissory note payable to Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $3,693,750 plus interest at the rate of 2% above LIBOR, payable over ten years with a balloon payment due at maturity. It was secured by a deed of trust on the purchased property which was executed by CUI Properties, LLC and guaranteed by CUI Global, Inc. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company made principal payments of $57,123 against the mortgage promissory note payable. At September 30, 2014, the balance owed on the mortgage promissory note payable was $3,623,933, of which $79,739 and $3,544,194 were in current and long term liabilities, respectively at September 30, 2014.
[2]	(b) In May 2013, the Company utilized funds from the equity sale to pay down $2,000,000 of principal owing on the note payable owed to International Electronic Devices, Inc. (formerly CUI, Inc.) associated with the acquisition of CUI, Inc. In conjunction with the 2013 principal payment, the promissory note terms were amended to extend the due date to May 15, 2020 and the interest rate was reduced to 5% per annum, with interest payable monthly and the principal due as a balloon payment at maturity. As of September 30, 2014, the Company is in compliance with all terms of this promissory note.

Maturity_of_Notes_Payable_Deta

Maturity of Notes Payable (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Maturity Of Notes Payable Of C U I Global Inc [Line Items]	'
2014	$19,691
2015	80,746
2016	84,874
2017	89,218
2018	93,780
Thereafter	8,559,307
Total	$8,927,616

Concentrations_Additional_Info

Concentrations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplier Concentration Risk	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%	'	12.00%	'
Sales Revenue	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	55.00%	50.00%	48.00%	51.00%
Sales Revenue | Customer One	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	28.00%	29.00%	31.00%	35.00%
Sales Revenue | Customer Two	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	16.00%	21.00%	17.00%	16.00%
Sales Revenue | Customer Three	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	11.00%	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	34.00%	32.00%
Gross trade accounts receivable from continuing operations	10,554,924	'	10,554,924	'
Accounts Receivable | Customer One	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	19.00%	'
Accounts Receivable | Customer Two	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	15.00%	'
Acquisition Of Orbital Gas Systems | Sales Revenue	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	40.00%	'	35.00%	'
Acquisition Of Orbital Gas Systems | Accounts Receivable	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	64.00%	'	'	'

Other_Equity_Transactions_Addi

Other Equity Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Jan. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Director three

Strategic Consulting Services

Strategic Consulting Services

Strategic Consulting Services Second Phase

Employee

Employee

Executive

Consultant

Former Director

Former Director

Bonus

Royalty

Subsequent Event

Other Equity Transactions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued during period shares stock options exercised cashless transaction

'

'

'

'

1,667

500

98,146

'

'

28,452

'

'

Stock issued during period shares other

'

'

'

'

940

200

23,408

'

'

7,150

'

'

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

Stock issued during period shares restricted stock award gross

6,435

100,000

9,124

'

'

'

'

'

1,974

'

'

2,680

Stock issued during period value restricted stock award gross

47,683

738,000

50,000

'

'

'

'

'

14,625

'

'

18,248

Performance Based Stock, Additional Restricted Stock Award Gross

'

'

'

150,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued during period shares new issues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,283

'

'

5,624

'

Stock issued during period value other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$115,000

'

'

$50,000

'

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
One Year Program	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$3,000,000
Former Employee	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Stock issued during period shares stock options exercised cashless transaction	500
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other	152
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$0