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Segment Reporting (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,050	$ 5,532	$ 4,447	$ 13,730
US Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	100	800	1,700	1,300
Swiss Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges		1,900	600	7,200
Western European Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	400	2,100	1,000	3,400
Chinese Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	100	700	400	1,500
Other Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges			$ 700	$ 300

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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