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Research And Development
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research And Development

17.  Research and Development 

 

The Company expenses costs related to research and development as incurred, net of customer funding. The Company accrues proceeds received under governmental grants when earned and estimable as a reduction to research and development expense.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company accrued $570 in research and development tax credit grant refunds filed with the state of Minnesota as a reduction to research and development expense.