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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 811 | $ 811
Accumulated Amortization | (428) | (346)
Foreign Currency Translation | (76) | (41)
Net | 307 | 424
Trademarks [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 91 | 91
Accumulated Amortization | (48) | (38)
Foreign Currency Translation | (8) | (4)
Net | 35 | 49
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 491 | 491
Accumulated Amortization | (197) | (159)
Foreign Currency Translation | (46) | (26)
Net | 248 | 306
Technology [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 229 | 229
Accumulated Amortization | (183) | (149)
Foreign Currency Translation | (22) | (11)
Net | $ 24 | $ 69

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