Stratasys Ltd. Annual and transition report of foreign private issuers pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Acquisitions and Other Business Activities (Schedule of Results of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 503,946	$ 612,138	$ 414,853
Net income (loss)	$ (1,372,835)	$ (119,420)	(26,954)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales			35,603
Net income (loss)			$ (5,306)

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.