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Acquisitions (Summary of Intangible Assets Acquired) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Total intangible assets, amount | $ 168,386 | $ 490,176 | $ 19,500 | ||
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Makerbot [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 168,386 | ||||
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Objet [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 490,176 | ||||
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Solidscape, Inc [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 19,500 | ||||
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Developed Technology [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 43,227 | 374,126 | 11,750 | ||
| Weighted Average Life - Years | 5 years | 9 years 7 months 6 days | 6 years 8 months 12 days | ||
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Trade name [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 42,134 | 15,291 | 1,150 | ||
| Weighted Average Life - Years | 11 years | 9 years | 15 years | ||
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Customer relationships - Distributors [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 19,315 | ||||
| Weighted Average Life - Years | 10 years | ||||
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Customer relationships - Direct [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 3,435 | 72,679 | 5,100 | ||
| Weighted Average Life - Years | 1 year | 10 years | 15 years | ||
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Non-compete Agreement [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 10,004 | 350 | |||
| Weighted Average Life - Years | 4 years | 3 years | |||
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IPR&D - Printers [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | 34,189 | 28,080 | 1,150 | ||
| Weighted Average Life - Years |
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IPR&D - Peripherals [Member]
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| Total intangible assets, amount | $ 16,082 | ||||
| Weighted Average Life - Years |
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