Acquisition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Acquisition [Abstract]

Summary of the purchase price, assets acquired and liabilities assumed

(In thousands)
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash	$	44
Other assets		2,672
Goodwill		3,762
Developed technology		2,800
Customer relationships		1,100
Other intangible assets		1,090
Liabilities		(2,485	)
	$	8,983

Summary of supplemental pro forma financial information

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	June  30, 2012		July 2, 2011		June  30, 2012		July 2, 2011
Actual:
Net sales	$	1,778	$	—	$	3,562	$	—
Net income attributable to Newport Corporation	$	176	$	—	$	157	$	—
Supplemental pro forma information:
Net sales	$	153,655	$	132,037	$	310,862	$	261,982
Net income attributable to Newport Corporation	$	9,202	$	14,031	$	16,178	$	34,359