Goodwill (Goodwill By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 16,148.3	$ 16,038.2
Test & Measurement
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	3,329.5	3,266.9
Environmental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	1,888.9	1,851.4
Life Sciences & Diagnostics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	6,317.2	6,304.8
Dental
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	2,195.4	2,196.6
Industrial Technologies
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, carrying value	$ 2,417.3	$ 2,418.5