Goodwill and intangible assets (Details) - Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| July 31, 2015 | $ 27,838 | |
| July 31, 2015 | (21,683) | |
| July 31, 2015 | 6,155 | |
| Amortization expense | (423) | $ (431) |
| Amortization expense | (423) | $ (431) |
| October 31, 2015 | 27,741 | |
| October 31, 2015 | (22,034) | |
| October 31, 2015 | 5,707 | |
| Life Sciences [Member] | ||
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| July 31, 2015 | 27,838 | |
| July 31, 2015 | (21,683) | |
| July 31, 2015 | 6,155 | |
| Amortization expense | (423) | |
| Amortization expense | (423) | |
| Foreign currency translation | (97) | |
| Foreign currency translation | 72 | |
| Foreign currency translation | (25) | |
| October 31, 2015 | 27,741 | |
| October 31, 2015 | (22,034) | |
| October 31, 2015 | $ 5,707 | |
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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