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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
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] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Straight-line depreciation rate |  | [1]
[1] | Over the shorter term of the lease or the life of the asset

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