8. Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | | June 30, | | December 31, | | | | 2026 | | 2025 | | Accrued employee compensation and benefits | | $ | 3,447 | | $ | 4,877 | | Accrued warranty | | | 891 | | | 819 | | Accrued professional fees | | | 661 | | | 451 | | Accrued other | | | 762 | | | 691 | | | | $ | 5,761 | | $ | 6,838 | |
Changes in the Company’s product warranty obligations were as follows (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | | 2026 | | 2025 | Accrual balance at beginning of period | | $ | 819 | | $ | 876 | Provision for new warranties | | | 707 | | | 576 | Settlements and adjustments made during the period | | | (635) | | | (756) | Accrual balance at end of period | | $ | 891 | | $ | 696 |
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