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Inventories (Components Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Jun. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Inventories |  |
Raw materials and component parts | $ 154,316 | $ 126,901
Work-in-process | 51,798 | 23,164
Finished goods | 76,267 | 46,481
Total | $ 282,381 | $ 196,546

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