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Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Beginning balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Beginning balance, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares, treasury stock reissued Number of treasury shares reissued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units. 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Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] US Operations [Member] US Operations [Member] US Operations [Member] Swiss Operations [Member] Swiss Operations [Member] Swiss Segment Operations [Member] Western European Operations [Member] Western European Operations [Member] Western European Operations [Member] Chinese Operations [Member] Chinese Operations [Member] Chinese Operations [Member] Other Operations [Member] Other Operations [Member] Other operations. 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Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Derivative Asset Derivative Asset Liabilities at Fair Value Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Cash Equivalents Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt Change in Carrying Value Verse Fair Value of Long Term Debt using level 2 inputs based on the available market information, including interest rates, terms of debt and creditworthiness. Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury Stock, Shares Treasury Stock, Shares Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding Diluted Weighted Average Number Of Common Shares Outstanding [Table Text Block] Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Antidilutive Shares Outstanding Earnings Per Common Share (Textuals) [Abstract] Earnings Per Common Share. Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Antidilutive, Total Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Retirement Benefits [Abstract] NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Axis] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Retirement Plan Type [Domain] Pension Plan [Member] Pension Plan [Member] Other Pension Plan [Member] Other Pension Plan [Member] Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Service cost, net Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost on projected benefit obligations Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets Recognition of prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Net periodic pension cost/(credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year, Description Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year, Description Contract with Customer, Asset, Net Contract with Customer, Asset, Net Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current Customer prepayments and deferred revenue Customer prepayments and deferred revenue The amount of cash received from customer for deposits on goods and services to be delivered or performed in the future or the amount of revenue deferred during the applicable period. Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Restructuring Charges [Abstract] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Swap [Member] Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax, after Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Interest Income, Other Interest Income, Other Equity [Abstract] SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK Treasury Stock [Text Block] Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program And Treasury Stock (Textuals) [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program and Treasury Stock. Remaining Amount to Repurchase under the program Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Shares Purchased Under Share Repurchase Program Shares Repurchased Under Share Repurchase Program Shares repurchased program-to-date by a Company's share repurchase program. Number of shares repurchased Average price of share repurchased, per share Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Exercise of stock options and restricted stock units, shares reissued Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] US Operations [Member] Western European Operations [Member] Segment Geographical Groups Of Countries Group Three [Member] Segment geographical groups of countries group three. Chinese Operations [Member] Segment Geographical Groups Of Countries Group Four [Member] Segment geographical groups of countries group four. Other Operations [Member] Intersegment Elimination [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Operations of the Company's operating segments Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] Net Sales to External Customers Revenues Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments Revenue Transactions With Other Operating Segments Amount of revenue from transactions with other operating segments of the same entity. Net Sales Net Sales Segment revenue which includes both sales to external customers and sales to other segments. Segment profit Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segment To Consolidated Amount of segment profit recorded during the period. Segment Profit Segment Profit Information Identification, description, and amounts of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations. 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Swiss Pension Loans [Member] Swiss Pension Loans [Member] Swiss Pension Loans [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Us Dollar Amounts Member Us Dollar Amounts Member US Dollar amounts. Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] Other Principal Trading Currencies [Member] Other principal trading currencies. 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Debt Instrument, Covenant Description Debt Instrument, Covenant Description Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross Notes Payable, Related Parties Notes Payable, Related Parties Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, after Tax Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Changes to the Company's accrual for product warranties Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract] Segment reporting. Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Proven technology and patents [Member] Proven technology and patents [Member] Proven technology and patents. Tradename (finite life) [Member] Trade Names [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Tradename (indefinite life) [Member] Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross amount, Tradename (indefinite life) Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Company's accrual for restructuring activities:- Restructuring Reserve [Abstract] Beginning Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of December 31, 2016 Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Cash Payments Payments for Restructuring Impact of foreign currency on restructuring reserve Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Ending Restructuring Accrual Balance, as of June 30, 2017 ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $16,074 at June 30, 2018 and $15,549 at December 31, 2017 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Other current assets and prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other intangible assets, net Non-current deferred tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Trade accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued and other liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued compensation and related items Employee-related Liabilities, Current Deferred revenue and customer prepayments Taxes payable Taxes Payable, Current Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt Short Term Debt And Long Term Debt Current Maturities Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Total may also include short-term borrowings, scheduled to be repaid within one year. Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Non-current deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 25,213,828 and 25,541,393 shares at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Treasury stock at cost (19,572,183 shares at June 30, 2018 and 19,244,618 shares at December 31, 2017) Treasury Stock, Value Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit Segment Reporting Information Reconciliation Of Earnings Before Taxes To Segment Profit [Abstract] Segment reporting information reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit. 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The net change during the reporting period in the liability, excluding the portion taken into income, reflecting services yet to be performed by the reporting entity for which cash consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from borrowings The cash inflows from short-term and long-term borrowings. Repayments of borrowings Repayments of borrowings The cash outflows from short-term and long-term borrowings. Proceeds from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Repurchases of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Beginning of period End of period Company's accrual for restructuring activities Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information. Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Projected Annual Effective Tax Rate Projected Annual Effective Tax Rate The percentage used for the provision for taxes before non-recurring discrete tax items. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent US Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate US Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate The enacted U.S. federal corporate income tax rate after the issuance of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block] Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block] Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block] Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Components of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Components of other intangible assets Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amortizable intangible assets and the carrying value of intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Current Year Future Amortization Expense Current Year The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the current year. Aggregate amortization expense for 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Aggregate amortization expense for 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Aggregate amortization expense for 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Aggregate amortization expense for 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Aggregate amortization expense for 2023 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Purchased Intangible Amortization, Gross Purchased Intangible Amortization, Gross The aggregate expense charged against earnings to amortize the cost of acquired intangible assets before tax. Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Asset Net Of Tax The aggregate expense charged against earnings to amortize the cost of acquired intangible assets. Amortization expense associated with capitalized software Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Standard Warranty Period StandardWarrantyPeriod Disclosure of standard warranty period. Share - based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefit Impact of Adopting ASU 2017-07 ASC 715 Compensation Retirement Benefit The impact of Adopting ASU 2017-7 ASC 715 Compensation-Retirement Benefits in the income statement which reclasses the non-service cost components from selling, general and administrative expense, cost of sales and research and development to other charges (income) beginning in 2018. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis. Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Assets and Liabilities measured on recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Asset At Fair Value Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value Total Assets at Fair Value Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Liability At Fair Value Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Liabilities at Fair Value Trade Accounts Receivable Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Warranty Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] Employee Termination Benefits Employee Termination Benefits [Policy Text Block] The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are either terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan or terminated with one-time termination benefits. 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An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated Earnings Before Taxes Table Text Block Tabular disclosure of identification, description, and amounts of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations. DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Components of inventory Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials and parts Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross Work-in-progress Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Total Inventory, Net Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]