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Summary of Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - World of Medicine GmbH and Laser Quantum - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 562,818 $ 487,960
Consolidated net income $ 39,630 $ 21,020
Earnings per share attributable to Novanta Inc. - Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.62
Earnings per share attributable to Novanta Inc. - Diluted $ 0.49 $ 0.61