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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 01, 2014 Segment | Nov. 02, 2013 Miltope's Ruggedized Printer Product Line Operation [Member] | Nov. 02, 2013 Miltope's Ruggedized Printer Product Line Operation [Member]
Sales Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of reporting segments | 2 |  |
Net sales |  | $ 20,179 | $ 56,858

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