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Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization | $ (98) | $ (100) |
Total estimated amortization expense | 1,609 |  | $ 1,707
Intangible assets, net | 4,046 |  | 4,144
NLEX [Member] | Trade Name [Member] |  |  |
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |
Unamortized intangible assets | 2,437 |  | 2,437
ALT [Member] | Trade Name [Member] |  |  |
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization | (8) |  |
Total estimated amortization expense | $ 599 |  | 607
Intangible Assets,Amortization Period | 18 years 4 months 24 days |  |
HGP Trade Name [Member] |  |  |
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization | $ (32) |  |
Total estimated amortization expense | $ 225 |  | 257
Intangible Assets,Amortization Period | 1 year 9 months 18 days |  |
Vendor Relationships [Member] | ALT [Member] |  |  |
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization | $ (58) |  |
Total estimated amortization expense | $ 785 |  | $ 843
Intangible Assets,Amortization Period | 2 years 4 months 24 days |  |

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