Note 7 - Inventories (Detail) - Inventories (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Raw materials	$ 3,087	$ 2,784
Work in process	625	351
Inventory consigned to others	242	201
Finished goods	495	560
	$ 4,449	$ 3,896

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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Gross amount of inventory owned by the entity but in the hands of a customer, typically a reseller.

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