Accounts Receivable, net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Charges to Earnings Accounts Receivable	$ 290	$ 155
Loss Allowance Accounts Receivable Ending Balance	$ 290	$ 0

Represents amount of loss allowance in accordance with trade and other receivable

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