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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Amortization of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 4,980	$ 3,530	$ 9,180	$ 7,040
Cost of Sales [Member] \| Technology and Other [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	1,270	830	2,340	1,640
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortization of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 3,710	$ 2,700	$ 6,840	$ 5,400

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.

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