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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	15.00%
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	33.00%
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	6.00%
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	33.00%
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	10.00%
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Straight-line depreciation rate	20.00%

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