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Segment, Geographic, Product and Significant Customer Information (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 01, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total product revenues | $ 143,827 | $ 194,774 | $ 154,548
Automated Systems [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total product revenues | 119,451 | 139,261 | 110,955
Integrated Systems [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total product revenues | 12,379 | 25,413 | 17,437
Materials Characterization Systems [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Total product revenues | $ 11,997 | $ 30,100 | $ 26,156

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