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Segment Information (Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures | $ 16,567 | $ 22,399 | $ 22,727
Americas [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 8,172 | 14,062 | 18,187
Germany [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 307 | 613 | 235
Other EMEA [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures | 5,640 | 6,856 | 3,680
Asia Pacific [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital expenditures | $ 2,448 | $ 868 | $ 625

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