Research Development and Engineering

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2011

Research Development And Engineering [Abstract]

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COSTS

11. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COSTS, NET

Research, Development and Engineering Costs, Net are comprised of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended
		December 30,		December 31,		January 1,
		2011		2010		2010
Research and development costs		$	19,014	$	17,378	$	17,707
Engineering costs			35,472		34,208		26,438
Less: cost reimbursements			(8,973)		(6,567)		(10,583)
	Engineering costs, net		26,499		27,641		15,855
Total research, development and
engineering costs, net		$	45,513	$	45,019	$	33,562