Note 7 – EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

 

Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements consist of the following (in thousands):

 

		December 31,
		2010				2009
Computer hardware and software		$	1,063			$	1,046
Lab and factory equipment			6,651				4,323
Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment			309				306
Assets under capital leases			66				66
Leasehold improvements			473				473
Total equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements			8,562				6,214
Less:  accumulated depreciation			(5,275	)			(5,193	)
Equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements, net		$	3,287			$	1,021

 

Depreciation expense was $82 thousand, $78 thousand, and $219 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Assets under capital leases are fully amortized.