| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2417402 - Disclosure - Other Expense (Income), Net (Details) (http://www.faro.com/role/OtherExpenseIncomeNetDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000917491 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | |||
Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses | ( | ||
Other | ( | ( | |
Total other expense (income), net | 822,000 | 371,000 | (94,000) |