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Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings (Details) | Sep. 21, 2017 shares
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Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] |
Common stock held by purported beneficial owners | 440,100

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- Definition The number of beneficial owners of Ultratech Inc. + References No definition available. + Details
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