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Activity Related to Accrued Warranties (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,364	$ 2,359	$ 2,365
Provision for warranty expense	3,848	3,541	3,071
Fulfillment of warranty obligations	(3,493)faro_ProductWarrantyAccrualSettlements	(3,536)faro_ProductWarrantyAccrualSettlements	(3,077)faro_ProductWarrantyAccrualSettlements
Ending Balance	$ 2,719	$ 2,364	$ 2,359

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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