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Noncontrolling Interest
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interest

(17)  Noncontrolling Interest

 

As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned approximately 95% of the capital and voting rights of Phenix Systems, a global provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers based in Riom, France. Phenix’s operating results are included in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In accordance with ASC 810, “Consolidation,” the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest is reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a separate component of equity and condensed consolidated net income has been adjusted to report the net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest.