Supplemental financial information - Property Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 6,744 $ 4,765
Construction-in-progress 932 0
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (4,692) (3,892)
Total 2,052 873
Leasehold improvements [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 451 438
Production and lab equipment [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 4,815 3,852
Office and computer equipment [Member]
   
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 546 $ 475