Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Loss	$ (32,603)	$ (19,929)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Impairment	1,425	0
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion expense	7,118	8,903
Stock-based compensation expense	5,997	5,572
Provision adjustments related to doubtful accounts	(175)	63
Provision adjustments related to product warranty	189	312
Provision for losses on inventory purchase commitments	1,621	0
Loss from equity method investment	1,201	846
Change in fair value of financial instruments	90	1,417
Net gain on disposal of equipment	(3)	0
Flood-related loss, net of recoveries	5,519	0
Gain on sale of assets	(2,793)	0
Total non-cash adjustments	20,189	17,113
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	4,494	2,371
Inventory	(13,504)	(398)
Other assets	(248)	(4,515)
Accounts payable	9,750	825
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7,896	2,064
Total change in operating assets and liabilities	8,388	347
Net cash used in operating activities	(4,026)	(2,469)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of equipment	(9,802)	(3,274)
Deposits on equipment orders	(1,887)	0
Investments in internally-developed patents	0	(475)
Investment in an unconsolidated affiliate	0	(12,000)
Dividend from an unconsolidated affiliate	1,644	0
Consulting fees received related to an unconsolidated affiliate	0	5,500
Purchase of a business	0	(750)
Proceeds from sale of assets	13,121
Increase in restricted cash	(27)	(928)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	3,049	(11,927)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from borrowings from credit facilities	4,735	3,786
Net proceeds from private placement transaction	0	9,653
Proceeds from stock plans	671	874
Payments on capital lease obligations	0	(4)
Net cash provided by financing activities	5,406	14,309
Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency	218	(1,028)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,647	(1,115)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	15,598	19,944
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	20,245	18,829
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest	329	813
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	1,644	0
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of equipment under capital lease	3,722	0
Prior consulting fees received related to an unconsolidated affiliate	$ 0	$ 3,000