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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Outstanding purchase commitments for inventory components |  | $ 9,716 | $ 6,570
Proceeds from bank loan |  | $ 4,000 |
Rudolph [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount of claim filed against the company | $ 13,000 |  |
IIA [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of sales derived from research and development, committed amount payable |  | 3.50% |
Dispute settlement paid |  |  | 2,100
IIA [Member] | Printar [Member] |  |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Grants received including interest accrued |  | $ 7,024 | $ 6,734

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