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Percent of sales derived from research and development that is payable, due to supporting programs.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts due under the terms of governmental, corporate, or foundation grants.

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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The cash inflow from bank borrowing during the year.

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Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	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