Note 9 - Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

(9)   SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have three reportable segments, which are also our reporting units: Thermal Products, Mechanical Products and Electrical Products.

The Thermal Products segment includes the operations of Temptronic, Thermonics, Sigma, inTEST Thermal Solutions GmbH (Germany), and inTEST Pte, Limited (Singapore). Sales of this segment consist primarily of temperature management systems, which we design, manufacture and market under our Temptronic, Thermonics and Sigma Systems product lines. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support.

The Mechanical Products segment includes the operations of our Mt. Laurel, New Jersey manufacturing facility. Sales of our Mechanical Products segment consist primarily of manipulator and docking hardware products, which we design, manufacture and market. In addition, this segment provides post warranty service and support for various ATE equipment.

The Electrical Products segment includes the operations of inTEST Silicon Valley Corporation. Sales of this segment consist primarily of tester interface products, which we design, manufacture and market.

We operate our business worldwide, and all three segments sell their products both domestically and internationally. All three segments sell to semiconductor manufacturers, third-party test and assembly houses and ATE manufacturers. Our Thermal Products segment also sells into a variety of markets outside of the semiconductor market, including the automotive, consumer electronics, defense/aerospace, energy, industrial and telecommunications markets. Intercompany pricing between segments is either a multiple of cost for component parts or list price for finished goods.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:	2014			2013
Thermal Products	$	5,243		$	5,898
Mechanical Products		2,047			1,793
Electrical Products		1,507			1,282
	$	8,797		$	8,973
Earnings (loss) before income tax expense (benefit):
Thermal Products	$	811		$	1,158
Mechanical Products		(283	)		(686	)
Electrical Products		5			(8	)
Corporate		(122	)		(94	)
	$	411		$	370
Net earnings (loss):
Thermal Products	$	564		$	914
Mechanical Products		(197	)		(542	)
Electrical Products		4			(6	)
Corporate		(85	)		(74	)
	$	286		$	292

	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Identifiable assets:
Thermal Products	$	24,423	$	23,934
Mechanical Products		6,941		7,093
Electrical Products		4,571		4,454
	$	35,935	$	35,481

The following table provides information about our geographic areas of operation. Net revenues from unaffiliated customers are based on the location to which the goods are shipped.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014		2013
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
U.S.	$	3,149	$	3,214
Foreign		5,648		5,759
	$	8,797	$	8,973

	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Long-lived assets:
U.S.	$	747	$	700
Foreign		576		554
	$	1,323	$	1,254