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Summary of Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - World of Medicine GmbH and Laser Quantum - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 29, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 146,296 $ 124,925 $ 415,900 $ 361,701
Income from continuing operations $ 12,727 $ 8,241 $ 32,038 $ 12,804
Earnings per common share attributable to Novanta Inc. - Basic $ 0.12 $ 0.24 $ 0.55 $ 0.36
Earnings per common share attributable to Novanta Inc. - Diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.24 $ 0.55 $ 0.36