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

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)

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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization $ 0.9 $ 1.6 $ 1.9
Advertising Expense $ 4.8 $ 3.6 $ 2.8
Maximum Additional Tax Rate On Distribution Of Dividends 10.00%    
Tax Contingencies Settlement Percentage 50.00%    
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment (in shares) 964,123 520,605 550,121
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)     400
Stratasys Shareholders [Member]
     
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 55.00%    
Objet Shareholders [Member]
     
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 45.00%    
Foreign Company [Member]
     
Maximum Additional Tax Rate On Distribution Of Dividends 25.00%