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Segment Reporting (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 3,385	$ 1,494	$ 8,840	$ 4,579
US Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	1,700	600	4,700	1,700
Swiss Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	200	300	1,100	900
Western European Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	1,300	500	2,000	1,700
Chinese Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	$ 200		300	100
Other Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges		$ 100	$ 800	$ 200

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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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