Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
BASIC
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
DILUTED
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and common stock warrants (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted-average common shares outstanding on a diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Texas Instrument
Texas Instrument [Member]
Texas Instrument
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cost of goods
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Related party supplier
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Purchases from significant supplier
Inventory Purchases
Inventory Purchases
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Net Sales
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts Receivable by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment [Axis]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Supply Commitment Arrangement [Domain]
Supply threshold
Supply Commitment [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Common stock purchase warrant
Common Stock Purchase Warrant [Member]
Common Stock Purchase Warrant [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Supply threshold level one, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level One, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level One, Amount
Supply threshold level two, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Two, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Two, Amount
Supply threshold level three, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Three, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold Level Three, Amount
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level one (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level two (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period one, supply threshold level three (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period one (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level one (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level two (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period two, supply threshold level three (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period two (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level one (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level One
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level One
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level two (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Two
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Two
Incremental warrants that will vest, vesting period three, supply threshold level three (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three, Supply Threshold Level Three
Maximum potential warrants that will vest, vesting period three (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right, Vesting Period Three
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares available for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Increase in shares available for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Cost of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Allowance for sales return
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Outside directors
Director [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Surrendered stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Acceleration of stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, remaining weighted-average life
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies [Table]
Contingencies [Table]
Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against UEBV and Telenet [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Design patents
Design Patents [Member]
Design Patents [Member]
Utility patent
Utility Patent [Member]
Utility Patent [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Contingencies [Table]
Number of subsidiaries named in lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Subsidiaries Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Subsidiaries Named in Lawsuit
Number of customers named in lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Customers Named in Lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Number of Customers Named in Lawsuit
Number of products named in lawsuit
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number of Products
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number of Products
Number of patents allegedly infringed upon
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset increase
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Retained earnings increase
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Other Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Share Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Repurchased Shares of Common Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Number of shares called by warrants (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Number of vesting periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Vesting Periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Vesting Periods
Term of successive voting periods (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Successive Vesting Periods
Class of Warrant or Right, Term of Successive Vesting Periods
Vesting period one (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period One
Supply threshold, amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold, Amount
Class of Warrant or Right, Supply Threshold, Amount
Total vesting period (in years)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period
Class of Warrant or Right, Vesting Period
Warrants vested (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Vested
Class of Warrant or Right, Vested
Unrecognized fair value of unvested warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Unvested, Unrecognized Fair Value
Class of Warrant or Right, Unvested, Unrecognized Fair Value
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventory Valuation Reserves [Table Text Block]
Inventory valuation reserves.
Schedule of Significant Supplier Transactions
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Other Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Components of Accrued Compensation
Weighted average fair value of grants (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Black Scholes Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted stock awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and restricted stock excluded in computation of diluted earning per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Advertising and marketing
Accrued Advertising And Marketing Costs, Current
Accrued Advertising and Marketing Costs, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deposit for sale of Guangzhou factory
Accrued Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Escrow Deposit
Accrued Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Escrow Deposit
Duties
Accrued Duties, Current
Accrued duties.
Freight and handling fees
Accrued Freight and Handling Fees, Current
Accrued Freight and Handling Fees, Current
Product development
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Product warranty claim costs
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Sales taxes and VAT
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Short-term contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Third-party commissions
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Tooling
Unearned Tooling Revenue, Current
Unearned Tooling Revenue
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts
Unrealized Loss on Foreign Currency Exchange Futures Contracts, Current
Unrealized Loss on Foreign Currency Exchange Futures Contracts, Current
URC court order and settlement agreement
URC Settlement Accrual, Current
URC Settlement Accrual, Current
Utilities
Accrued Utilities, Current
Other
Other Accrued Expenses, Current
Other Accrued Expenses, Current.
Total other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Purchase Level and Number of Warrants That Will Vest
Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions Used
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Impact to Net Sales Due to Warrants
Schedule of Impact To Net Sales Due To Warrants [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Impact To Net Sales Due To Warrants [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
State Administration of Taxation, China
State Administration of Taxation, China [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax refunds
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible in next 12 months
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Revenues From Geographical Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Asia (excluding the PRC)
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China [Member]
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China (PRC)
CHINA
Europe
Europe [Member]
Latin America
Latin America [Member]
Other
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
Schedule of Revenues from Geographical Segments [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total net sales
Revenue, Net
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Second Amended Credit Agreement
Second Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Second Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
US Bank
US Bank [Member]
US Bank [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Enson
Enson [Member]
Enson Member.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Subsidiary ownership percentage securing facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Commitment fees
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Amount outstanding under line of credit
Line of Credit, Current
Interest expense on borrowings
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Sales
Sales [Member]
Trade accounts receivable
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation [Member]
Comcast Corporation [Member]
AT&T
AT&T [Member]
AT&T [Member]
Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Net sales
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Schedule of Business Combinations, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Residential Control Systems, Inc
Residential Control Systems, Inc [Member]
Residential Control Systems, Inc [Member]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation methodology based on projections of future operating income
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Business Combination
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Initial purchase price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Acquisition costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Net sales
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net loss
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Potential additional earnout payments
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Contingent consideration discount rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Pro forma information, increase (decrease) in amortization expense, net
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Increase (Decrease) in Amortization Expense
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Increase (Decrease) in Amortization Expense
Other Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Components
Other Inventory, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for inventory write-downs
Inventory Write-down
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised and Vested Restricted Stock
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and vested restricted stock.
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
Shares Issued for Employee Benefit Plan
Shares issued for employee benefit plan.
Employee and director stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Performance-based common stock warrants
Accretion of performance based stock warrants
Accretion of performance based stock warrants [Line Items]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash used for investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of net assets of Residential Control Systems, Inc.
Acquisition of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Increase in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Deposit received toward sale of Guangzhou factory
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Escrow Deposit
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Escrow Deposit
Deconsolidation of Encore Controls LLC
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings under line of credit
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Repayments on line of credit
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock purchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Accrued Compensation
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Manufacturing activities transition
Manufacturing Activities Transition [Member]
Manufacturing Activities Transition [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Guangzhou Factory
Guangzhou Factory [Member]
Guangzhou Factory [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposed of by sale
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Factory transition restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Unpaid severance costs
Restructuring Reserve
Consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Period to cease operations (up to)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Period to Cease Operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Period to Cease Operations
Expected term of completion
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expected Term of Completion
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expected Term of Completion
Escrow deposit as percentage of purchase price
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration, Escrow Deposit as Percentage of Purchase Price
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration, Escrow Deposit as Percentage of Purchase Price
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Shares (in 000's)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested at end of period (in shares)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at end of period (in dollars per share)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income (expense), net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other income (expense)
Other Income (Expense)
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense), net
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Settlements (in cash or in kind) during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
South America
South America [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Surety bond
Surety Bond [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Total cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Long-term restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign currency exchange contract, One
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract One [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract One [Member]
Foreign currency exchange contract, Two
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Two [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Two [Member]
Foreign currency exchange contract, Three
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Three [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Three [Member]
Foreign currency exchange contract, Four
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Four [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward, Contract Four [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Derivative by Currency Position Held [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
USD/Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
USD/Chinese Yuan Renminbi
China, Yuan Renminbi
USD/Brazilian Real
Brazil, Brazil Real
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not designated as hedging instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Forward rate
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Unrealized gain/(loss) recorded at balance sheet date
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2016
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired during the period (1)
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign exchange effects
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at September 30, 2017
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade receivables, gross
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns
Allowance for sales returns.
Net trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Business Segment and Foreign Operations
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Line of credit
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current
Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Other accrued expenses
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income tax payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,687,651 and 23,575,340 shares issued on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Treasury stock, at cost, 9,352,551 and 9,022,587 shares on September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair value (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value
Class of Warrant or Right, Fair Value
Price of Universal Electronics Inc. common stock (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Risk-free interest rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life in years
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Distribution rights
Distribution Rights [Member]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Trademarks and trade names (2)
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Developed and core technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Capitalized software development costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Customer relationships (2)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Order backlog (2)
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-lived intangible assets, fully amortized, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Finite-lived intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Estimated lives, finite-lived intangible asset
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Net Sales to External Customers by Geographic Area
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net and Revenue Concentrations
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Components of Accrued Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued social insurance
Accrued Social Insurance, Current
Accrued social insurance current.
Accrued salary/wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued vacation/holiday
Accrued Vacation, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued commission
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued medical insurance claims
Accrued Insurance, Current
Other accrued compensation
Other Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Total accrued compensation
Accrued salaries - 13th month salaries
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Performance-Based Common Stock Warrants
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Reduction/(increase) to net sales
Class of Warrant or Right, Contra Revenue
Class of Warrant or Right, Contra Revenue
Income tax (benefit)/expense
Class of Warrant or Right, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Class of Warrant or Right, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Employees
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total employee and director stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Net sales
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net income attributable to Universal Electronics Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss), Attributable to Parent
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss), Attributable to Parent
Basic earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Universal Electronics Inc. (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Number of Options (in 000's)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited/canceled/expired (in shares)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Vested and expected to vest at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited/canceled/expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)
Vested and expected to vest at end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments,Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net loss on foreign currency exchange contracts
Inventories, Net and Significant Supplier
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement Using
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at fair value measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of fair value measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Schedule Of Long-lived Assets From Geographical Segments [Table]
All other countries
Long-lived Assets from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total long-lived tangible assets
Long-Lived Assets
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President [Member]
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in third party by executive
Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage In Affiliated Entity
Related party transaction, ownership percentage by affiliated entity
Purchases from related party
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Customer relationships
Order backlog
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Net tangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets
Goodwill
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Less: Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Cash paid
Estimated lives, Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Additions (reductions) to costs and expenses
(Write-offs)/Foreign exchange effects
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017 (remaining 3 months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivatives at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Futures Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory [Rollforward]
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Period Charge
Additions to costs and expenses.
Sell through
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Adjustments, Sales
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Adjustments, Sales
(Write-offs)/Foreign exchange effects
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions.
Balance at end of period
Inventory scrapped during production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares