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Research and Development
3 Months Ended
May. 31, 2015
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Research and Development

Expenditures for research and development are charged to expense as incurred. Such expenditures amount to $4,972 and $5,389 for the three months ended May 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, net of customer reimbursement, and are included within Engineering and Technical Support Expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The Company enters into development and long-term supply agreements with certain of its OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") customers. Revenues earned from the development services are recorded based upon the milestone method of revenue recognition provided certain criteria are met. Amounts due from OEM customers for development services are reflected as a reduction of research and development expense because the performance of contract development services is not central to the Company's operations. For the three months ended May 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded $1,781 and $2,211, respectively, of development service revenue as a reduction of research and development expense based upon the achievement of a milestone.