FIXED ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Less: Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization	$ (7,329,173)	$ (6,463,784)
Fixed assets, net	5,933,569	2,873,920
Depreciation expense	933,558	634,261
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	7,955,511	6,070,137
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	21,477	35,287
Computer Equipment [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	416,359	435,348
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	3,038,469	2,334,512
Enterprise Business Systems [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	1,830,925	462,420
Manufacturing Equipment [Member]
Summary of fixed assets [Abstract]
Fixed assets, gross	$ 1,400,181	$ 428,859

Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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