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6. Fixed assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
6. Fixed assets

The components of fixed assets, net are:

   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Tooling, machinery and equipment
  $ 12,463     $ 12,207  
Furniture and office equipment
    1,543       1,659  
Computer software and equipment
    5,315       4,991  
Leasehold improvements
    1,763       1,888  
      21,084       20,745  
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (18,053 )     (17,296 )
      3,031       3,449  
Construction in-process
    327       622  
    $ 3,358     $ 4,071