Intangible assets - Textual (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Payments to acquire intangible assets $ 404 $ 2,395 $ 373 $ 210
Amortization of licenses, patents and other agreements 522 347 257  
Increase in intangible due to non-compete agreement $ 70