Danaher (DHR) 10-Q 17 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 11, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	27-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Trading Symbol	'dhr	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DANAHER CORP /DE/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000313616	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	700,684,075

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$3,321.10	$3,115.20
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,631.80	3,451.60
Inventories:	'	'
Finished goods	942.8	885.9
Work in process	302.1	287
Raw materials	649.3	610.6
Total inventories	1,894.20	1,783.50
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	660.2	763.4
Total current assets	9,507.30	9,113.70
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,524.3 and $2,299.5, respectively	2,232.10	2,211.30
Other assets	1,145.20	1,061.30
Goodwill	16,398.40	16,038.20
Other intangible assets, net	6,369.10	6,247.70
Total assets	35,652.10	34,672.20
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	49	62.3
Trade accounts payable	1,734.80	1,778.20
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,622.90	2,686.90
Total current liabilities	4,406.70	4,527.40
Other long-term liabilities	4,436.50	4,256.70
Long-term debt	3,020	3,436.70
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock - $0.01 par value	7.9	7.9
Additional paid-in capital	4,285.40	4,157.60
Retained earnings	19,121.40	18,005.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	305.8	214.5
Total Danaher stockholders' equity	23,720.50	22,385.30
Non-controlling interests	68.4	66.1
Total stockholders' equity	23,788.90	22,451.40
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$35,652.10	$34,672.20

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$2,524.30	$2,299.50
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Sales	$4,963.60	$4,737.50	$9,626.30	$9,182.20
Cost of sales	-2,343.40	-2,242	-4,553.20	-4,361
Gross profit	2,620.20	2,495.50	5,073.10	4,821.20
Operating costs:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	-1,394.50	-1,339.70	-2,745.10	-2,638.10
Research and development expenses	-336.4	-312.2	-649.8	-608.6
Operating profit	889.3	843.6	1,678.20	1,574.50
Non-operating income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Other income	19.2	0	19.2	229.8
Interest expense	-33.2	-39.4	-65.7	-78.6
Interest income	3.7	1.6	8.6	2.5
Earnings before income taxes	879	805.8	1,640.30	1,728.20
Income taxes	-202.6	-189	-384.2	-419.5
Net earnings	$676.40	$616.80	$1,256.10	$1,308.70
Net earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (dollars per share)	$0.96	$0.89	$1.79	$1.89
Diluted (dollars per share)	$0.95	$0.87	$1.76	$1.85
Average common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (shares)	701.2	695.2	700.6	693.6
Diluted (shares)	715.6	709.8	715.2	709.1

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Net earnings	$676.40	$616.80	$1,256.10	$1,308.70
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	59.1	-129.1	51.9	-385.6
Pension and post-retirement plan benefit adjustments	3.5	5.5	2.5	11
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	24.6	13	36.9	55.2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	87.2	-110.6	91.3	-319.4
Comprehensive income	$763.60	$506.20	$1,347.40	$989.30

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Non-Controlling Interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance, December 31, 2013, value at Dec. 31, 2013	$22,451.40	$7.90	$4,157.60	$18,005.30	$214.50	$66.10
Balance, December 31, 2013, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	785.7	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings for the period	1,256.10	'	'	1,256.10	'	'
Other comprehensive income	91.3	'	'	'	91.3	'
Dividends declared	'	'	'	-140	'	'
Common stock-based award activity, value	'	0	120.6	'	'	'
Common stock-based award activity, shares	'	2.5	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with LYONs' conversions including tax benefit of $1.9, value	'	0	7.2	'	'	'
Common stock issued in connection with LYONs' conversions including tax benefit of $1.9, shares	'	0.2	'	'	'	'
Change in non-controlling interests	'	'	'	'	'	2.3
Balance, June 27, 2014, value at Jun. 27, 2014	$23,788.90	$7.90	$4,285.40	$19,121.40	$305.80	$68.40
Balance, June 27, 2014, shares at Jun. 27, 2014	'	788.4	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Common stock issued in connection with LYONs' conversions, tax benefit	$1.90

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme4

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net earnings	$1,256.10	$1,308.70
Non-cash items:	'	'
Depreciation	272.6	257
Amortization	187.5	179.4
Stock-based compensation expense	55	56.1
Dividends received related to earnings of unconsolidated joint venture	0	66.6
Pre-tax gain on sale of investments	-19.2	-229.8
Change in trade accounts receivable, net	-158.7	-28.9
Change in inventories	-58.8	-112.5
Change in trade accounts payable	-51	82
Change in prepaid expenses and other assets	81.4	113.4
Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities	-62	-156.3
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,502.90	1,535.70
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Cash paid for acquisitions	-606.7	-322.6
Payments for additions to property, plant and equipment	-278.6	-252.5
Proceeds from sales of investments	25	692
All other investing activities	11.2	-5.9
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-849.1	111
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	60.9	110
Payment of dividends	-87.4	-17.3
Net repayments of borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)	-13.4	-768
Repayments of borrowings (maturities longer than 90 days)	-403.6	-310.4
Net cash used in financing activities	-443.5	-985.7
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-4.4	-14.8
Net change in cash and equivalents	205.9	646.2
Beginning balance of cash and equivalents	3,115.20	1,678.70
Ending balance of cash and equivalents	3,321.10	2,324.90
Supplemental disclosures:	'	'
Cash interest payments	60.3	60.7
Cash income tax payments	$238.30	$182.70

General

General	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
General	'
	GENERAL
	The consolidated condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by Danaher Corporation (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The condensed financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the Notes thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 27, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013 and its cash flows for each of the six month periods then ended.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below ($ in millions). Foreign currency translation adjustments are generally not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
		Foreign			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments				Unrealized				Total
		Currency							Gain on
		Translation							Available-For-
		Adjustments							Sale Securities
	For the Three Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	406		$	(367.7	)		$	180.3			$	218.6
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	Increase	59.1			—				58.7				117.8
	Income tax expense	—			—				(22.1		)		(22.1		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	59.1			—				36.6				95.7
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase (decrease)	—			5.4			-1	(19.2		)	-2	(13.8		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—			(1.9		)		7.2				5.3
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			3.5				(12.0		)		(8.5		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	59.1			3.5				24.6				87.2
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	465.1		$	(364.2	)		$	204.9			$	305.8
	(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
	(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).
		Foreign			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments				Unrealized				Total
		Currency							Gain on
		Translation							Available-For-
		Adjustments							Sale Securities
	For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Balance, March 29, 2013	$	218.8		$	(650.2	)		$	163.4			$	(268.0	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	(Decrease) increase	(129.1		)	—				20.9				(108.2		)
	Income tax expense	—			—				(7.9		)		(7.9		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(129.1		)	—				13				(116.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase	—			8.4			-1	—				8.4
	Income tax expense	—			(2.9		)		—				(2.9		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			5.5				—				5.5
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(129.1		)	5.5				13				(110.6		)
	Balance, June 28, 2013	$	89.7		$	(644.7	)		$	176.4			$	(378.6	)
	For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	413.2		$	(366.7	)		$	168			$	214.5
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	Increase (decrease)	51.9			(5.5		)		78.3				124.7
	Income tax benefit (expense)	—			1.1				(29.4		)		(28.3		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	51.9			(4.4		)		48.9				96.4
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase (decrease)	—			10.7			-1	(19.2		)	-2	(8.5		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—			(3.8		)		7.2				3.4
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			6.9				(12.0		)		(5.1		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	51.9			2.5				36.9				91.3
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	465.1		$	(364.2	)		$	204.9			$	305.8
	For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	475.3		$	(655.7	)		$	121.2			$	(59.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	(Decrease) increase	(385.6		)	—				88.4				(297.2		)
	Income tax expense	—			—				(33.2		)		(33.2		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(385.6		)	—				55.2				(330.4		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase	—			16.8			-1	—				16.8
	Income tax expense	—			(5.8		)		—				(5.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			11				—				11
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(385.6		)	11				55.2				(319.4		)
	Balance, June 28, 2013	$	89.7		$	(644.7	)		$	176.4			$	(378.6	)
	(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).
New Accounting Standards - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which impacts virtually all aspects of an entity's revenue recognition. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard, including possible transition alternatives, on the Company's financial statements.
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. To qualify as a discontinued operation the standard requires a disposal to represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The standard also expands the disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, but will impact the reporting of any future dispositions.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	For a description of the Company’s acquisition activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, reference is made to the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Note 2 thereto included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The Company continually evaluates potential acquisitions that either strategically fit with the Company’s existing portfolio or expand the Company’s portfolio into a new and attractive business area. The Company has completed a number of acquisitions that have been accounted for as purchases and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill in the Company’s financial statements. This goodwill arises because the purchase prices for these businesses reflect a number of factors including the future earnings and cash flow potential of these businesses, the multiple to earnings, cash flow and other factors at which similar businesses have been purchased by other acquirers, the competitive nature of the processes by which the Company acquired the businesses and the complementary strategic fit and resulting synergies these businesses bring to existing operations.
	The Company makes an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company obtains this information during due diligence and through other sources. In the months after closing, as the Company obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible asset appraisals, and learns more about the newly acquired business, it is able to refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The Company is continuing to evaluate certain pre-acquisition contingencies associated with certain of its 2014 and 2013 acquisitions and is also in the process of obtaining valuations of acquired intangible assets and certain acquisition related liabilities in connection with these acquisitions. The Company will make appropriate adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required. The Company evaluated whether any adjustments to the prior periods' purchase price allocations were material and concluded no retrospective adjustment to prior period financial statements was required.
	During the first six months of 2014, the Company acquired fourteen businesses for total consideration of $607 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The businesses acquired complement existing units of the Life Sciences & Diagnostics, Environmental, Dental and Test & Measurement segments. The aggregate annual sales of these fourteen businesses at the time of their respective acquisitions, in each case based on the company’s revenues for its last completed fiscal year prior to the acquisition, were $250 million. The Company preliminarily recorded an aggregate of $330 million of goodwill related to these acquisitions.
	The following summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated during the six months ended June 27, 2014 ($ in millions):
	Trade accounts receivable	$	21.3
	Inventories	34.9
	Property, plant and equipment	15.9
	Goodwill	330.4
	Other intangible assets, primarily customer relationships, trade names and technology	256
	In-process research and development	60.6
	Trade accounts payable	(7.4		)
	Other assets and liabilities, net	(102.4		)
	Assumed debt	(2.6		)
	Net cash consideration	$	606.7
	Pro Forma Financial Information
	The unaudited pro forma information for the periods set forth below gives effect to the 2014 and 2013 acquisitions as if they had occurred as of January 1, 2013. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated as of that time ($ in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013		June 27, 2014		June 28, 2013
	Sales	$	5,002.20		$	4,848.20	$	9,716.80	$	9,432.10
	Net earnings	675.5			620.3		1,254.50		1,312.70
	Diluted net earnings per share	0.95			0.88		1.76		1.85

Goodwill

Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	GOODWILL
	The following is a rollforward of the Company’s goodwill ($ in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	16,038.20
	Attributable to 2014 acquisitions	330.4
	Foreign currency translation & other	29.8
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	16,398.40
	The carrying value of goodwill by segment is summarized as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Test & Measurement	$	3,327.40	$	3,266.90
	Environmental	2,035.90		1,851.40
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	6,382.30		6,304.80
	Dental	2,236.80		2,196.60
	Industrial Technologies	2,416.00		2,418.50
		$	16,398.40	$	16,038.20
	The Company has not identified any "triggering" events which indicate a potential impairment of goodwill in 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Accounting standards define fair value based on an exit price model, establish a framework for measuring fair value where the Company’s assets and liabilities are required to be carried at fair value and provide for certain disclosures related to the valuation methods used within a valuation hierarchy as established within the accounting standards. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, or other observable characteristics for the asset or liability, including interest rates, yield curves and credit risks, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data through correlation. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
	A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows ($ in millions):
		Quoted Prices		Significant Other		Significant		Total
		in Active		Observable Inputs		Unobservable
		Market		(Level 2)		Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 3)
	June 27, 2014:
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	438.5	—		—		$	438.5
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation plans	—		$	74.7	—		74.7
	December 31, 2013:
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	385.2	—		—		$	385.2
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation plans	—		$	70.1	—		70.1
	Available-for-sale securities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices in an active market and are included in other long-term assets in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
	The Company has established nonqualified deferred compensation programs that permit officers, directors and certain management employees to defer a portion of their compensation, on a pre-tax basis, until their termination of employment (or board service, as applicable). All amounts deferred under such plans are unfunded, unsecured obligations of the Company and are presented as a component of the Company’s compensation and benefits accrual included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Participants may choose among alternative earning rates for the amounts they defer, which are primarily based on investment options within the Company’s 401(k) program (except that the earnings rates for amounts deferred by the Company’s directors and amounts contributed unilaterally by the Company are entirely based on changes in the value of the Company’s common stock). Changes in the deferred compensation liability under these programs are recognized based on changes in the fair value of the participants’ accounts, which are based on the applicable earnings rates.
	On April 2, 2014, the Company terminated the Japanese Yen/U.S. dollar currency swap agreement that had been acquired in connection with a prior acquisition. The fair value of the currency swap as of the termination date was not significant and the fair value had not changed significantly during 2014. During the three and six months ended June 28, 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax income of $3 million and $11 million, respectively, related to changes in the fair value of this currency swap. The currency swap did not qualify for hedge accounting, and as a result, changes in the fair value are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings each reporting period.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments were as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount				Amount
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	438.5	$	438.5	$	385.2		$	385.2
	Liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings	49		49		62.3			62.3
	Long-term borrowings	3,020.00		3,513.50		3,436.70			3,877.60
	As of June 27, 2014 and December 31, 2013, available-for-sale securities and short and long-term borrowings were categorized as Level 1.
	The fair value of long-term borrowings was based on quoted market prices. The difference between the fair value and the carrying amounts of long-term borrowings (other than the Company’s Liquid Yield Option Notes due 2021 (the “LYONs”)) is attributable to changes in market interest rates and/or the Company’s credit ratings subsequent to the incurrence of the borrowing. In the case of the LYONs, differences in the fair value from the carrying value are attributable to changes in the price of the Company’s common stock due to the LYONs' conversion features. The fair values of short-term borrowings, as well as cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, net and trade accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

Financing

Financing	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Financing	'
	FINANCING
	As of June 27, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants. The components of the Company’s debt were as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Commercial paper	$	450	$	450
	1.3% senior notes due 2014	—		400
	2.3% senior notes due 2016	500		500
	5.625% senior notes due 2018	500		500
	5.4% senior notes due 2019	750		750
	3.9% senior notes due 2021	600		600
	Zero-coupon LYONs due 2021	150.7		154.1
	Other	118.3		144.9
	Subtotal	3,069.00		3,499.00
	Less currently payable	49		62.3
	Long-term debt	$	3,020.00	$	3,436.70
	For a full description of the Company’s debt financing, reference is made to Note 10 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The Company repaid the $400 million principal amount of 1.3% senior notes due 2014 upon maturity in June 2014.
	During the six months ended June 27, 2014, holders of certain of the Company’s LYONs converted such LYONs into an aggregate of approximately 0.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company’s deferred tax liability associated with the book and tax basis difference in the converted LYONs of approximately $2 million was transferred to additional paid-in capital as a result of the conversions.
	The Company satisfies any short-term liquidity needs that are not met through operating cash flow and available cash primarily through issuances of commercial paper under its U.S. and Euro commercial paper programs. As of June 27, 2014, borrowings outstanding under the Company’s U.S. commercial paper program had a weighted average annual interest rate of 0.1% and a weighted average remaining maturity of approximately twelve days. There was no commercial paper outstanding under the Euro commercial paper program as of June 27, 2014. As of June 27, 2014, the Company has classified its borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program as long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as the Company had the intent and ability, as supported by availability under the Credit Facility referenced below, to refinance these borrowings for at least one year from the balance sheet date.
	Credit support for the commercial paper program is provided by a $2.5 billion unsecured multi-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks that expires on July 15, 2016 (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility can also be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. As of June 27, 2014, no borrowings were outstanding under the Credit Facility and the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the facility. In addition to the Credit Facility, the Company has entered into reimbursement agreements with various commercial banks to support the issuance of letters of credit.

Defined_Benefit_Plans

Defined Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Defined Benefit Plans	'
	DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
	The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the noncontributory defined benefit pension plans ($ in millions):
	U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	1.5		$	1.4		$	3		$	2.8
	Interest cost	26.5			23.7			53			47.4
	Expected return on plan assets	(32.3		)	(31.4		)	(64.6		)	(62.8		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	4.6			7			9.2			14
	Net periodic pension cost	$	0.3		$	0.7		$	0.6		$	1.4
	Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	8		$	6.7		$	16		$	13.2
	Interest cost	11.8			10.4			23.5			20.8
	Expected return on plan assets	(10.6		)	(8.5		)	(21.1		)	(17.1		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1.8			2			3.5			4
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			(0.1		)	—			(0.2		)
	Settlement losses recognized	—			—			—			0.6
	Net periodic pension cost	$	11		$	10.5		$	21.9		$	21.3
	The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the other post-retirement employee benefit plans ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	0.3		$	0.4		$	0.6		$	0.8
	Interest cost	2.1			1.9			4.2			4
	Amortization of prior service credit	(1.0		)	(1.7		)	(2.0		)	(3.3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	—			0.4			—			0.8
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1.4		$	1		$	2.8		$	2.3
	Net periodic pension and benefit costs are included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.
	Employer Contributions
	During 2014, the Company’s cash contribution requirements for its U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans are expected to be approximately $50 million and $55 million, respectively. The ultimate amounts to be contributed depend upon, among other things, legal requirements, underlying asset returns, the plan’s funded status, the anticipated tax deductibility of the contribution, local practices, market conditions, interest rates and other factors.

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes

Income Taxes Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 27, 2014 was 23.0% and 23.4%, respectively, as compared to 23.5% and 24.3% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2013, respectively.
	The Company's effective tax rate for 2014 and 2013 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% due principally to the Company’s earnings outside the United States that are indefinitely reinvested and taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 27, 2014 includes tax benefits in foreign tax jurisdictions for release of valuation allowances and expiration of statutes of limitation, partially offset by audit settlements in various tax jurisdictions.
	Tax authorities in Denmark and Germany have raised significant issues related to the deductibility and taxability of interest accrued by certain of the Company's subsidiaries. On December 10, 2013, the Company received assessments from the Danish tax authority (“SKAT”) totaling approximately DKK 1.1 billion (approximately $205 million based on exchange rates as of June 27, 2014) imposing withholding tax and interest thereon relating to interest accrued in Denmark on borrowings from certain of the Company's subsidiaries for the years 2004-2009. If the SKAT claims are successful, it is likely that the Company would be assessed additional amounts through June 2014 totaling approximately DKK 825 million (approximately $150 million based on exchange rates as of June 27, 2014) as well as future interest on the disputed withholding tax for subsequent periods prior to such a determination. Discussions with the German tax authorities are ongoing and final assessments have not been issued.
	Management believes the positions the Company has taken in both Denmark and Germany are in accordance with the relevant tax laws and intends to vigorously defend its positions, including contesting the SKAT assessment; however, the ultimate resolution of these matters is uncertain, could take many years, and individually or in the aggregate could result in a material adverse impact to the Company's financial statements, including its effective tax rate.

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK TRANSACTIONS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Neither the Company nor any “affiliated purchaser” repurchased any shares of Company common stock during the three or six months ended June 27, 2014.  On July 16, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved a repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) authorizing the repurchase of up to 20 million shares of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of June 27, 2014, 20 million shares remained available for repurchase pursuant to the Repurchase Program.
	For a full description of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs, reference is made to Note 18 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of June 27, 2014, approximately 27 million shares of the Company’s common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan.
	The following summarizes the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model ("Black-Scholes") to value options granted during the six months ended June 27, 2014:
	Risk-free interest rate	1.68% - 2.38%
	Weighted average volatility	22.4	%
	Dividend yield	0.5	%
	Expected years until exercise	5.5 - 8.0
	The following summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014				June 28, 2013				June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	RSUs:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	15.9			$	16.8			$	33.8		$	32.3
	Income tax benefit	(4.4		)		(5.2		)		(9.6		)	(9.8		)
	RSU expense, net of income taxes	$	11.5			$	11.6			$	24.2		$	22.5
	Stock options:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	10.1			$	11.5			$	21.2		$	23.8
	Income tax benefit	(2.9		)		(3.5		)		(6.3		)	(7.3		)
	Stock option expense, net of income taxes	$	7.2			$	8			$	14.9		$	16.5
	Total stock-based compensation:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	26			$	28.3			$	55		$	56.1
	Income tax benefit	(7.3		)		(8.7		)		(15.9		)	(17.1		)
	Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$	18.7			$	19.6			$	39.1		$	39
	Stock-based compensation has been recognized as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. As of June 27, 2014, $147 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. As of June 27, 2014, $129 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. Both amounts will be adjusted for any future changes in estimated forfeitures.
	The following summarizes option activity under the Company’s stock plans (in millions, except exercise price and number of years):
		Options			Weighted				Weighted Average		Aggregate
					Average				Remaining		Intrinsic
					Exercise				Contractual Term		Value
					Price				(in Years)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	25			$	42.93
	Granted	1.9			76.04
	Exercised	(1.7	)		33.98
	Cancelled/forfeited	(0.3	)		54.67
	Outstanding as of June 27, 2014	24.9			$	45.9			6		$	828.1
	Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014 (1)	23.3			$	44.54			6		$	807.6
	Vested as of June 27, 2014	13.3			$	35.66			4		$	580.6
	-1	The “Expected to Vest” options are the net unvested options that remain after applying the forfeiture rate assumption to total unvested options.
	The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2014 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 27, 2014. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the price of the Company’s common stock.
	The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013 was $71 million and $96 million, respectively. Exercise of options during the first six months of 2014 and 2013 resulted in cash receipts of $56 million and $96 million, respectively. The Company realized a tax benefit of $11 million and $21 million in the three and six months ended June 27, 2014 related to the exercise of employee stock options. The net income tax benefit in excess of the expense recorded for financial reporting purposes (the “excess tax benefit”) has been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and is reflected as a financing cash inflow in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
	The following summarizes information on unvested RSUs activity (in millions, except grant-date fair value):
		Number of RSUs			Weighted Average
					Grant-Date  Fair Value
	Unvested as of December 31, 2013	5.2			$	51.04
	Granted	0.8			76.02
	Vested	(0.8	)		37.48
	Forfeited	(0.1	)		53.7
	Unvested as of June 27, 2014	5.1			$	57.18
	The Company realized a tax benefit of $1 million and $21 million in the three and six months ended June 27, 2014, respectively, related to the vesting of RSUs. The excess tax benefit attributable to RSUs has been recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and is reflected as a financing cash inflow in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
	In connection with the exercise of certain stock options and the vesting of RSUs previously issued by the Company, a number of shares sufficient to fund statutory minimum tax withholding requirements has been withheld from the total shares issued or released to the award holder (though under the terms of the applicable plan, the shares are considered to have been issued and are not added back to the pool of shares available for grant). During the first six months of 2014, 316 thousand shares with an aggregate value of $24 million were withheld to satisfy the requirement. The withholding is treated as a reduction in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.

Other_Income

Other Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income	'
	OTHER INCOME
	In June 2014, the Company received $25 million cash proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities and recorded a pre-tax gain of $19 million ($12 million after-tax or $0.02 per diluted share).
	On July 4, 2010, the Company entered into a joint venture with Cooper Industries, plc (“Cooper”), combining certain of the Company's hand tool businesses with Cooper's Tools business to form a new entity called Apex Tool Group, LLC (“Apex”). Each of Cooper and the Company owned a 50% interest in Apex and had an equal number of representatives on Apex's Board of Directors and neither joint venture partner controlled the significant operating and financing activities of Apex. The Company accounted for its investment in the joint venture based on the equity method of accounting.
	In February 2013, the Company and Cooper sold Apex to an unrelated third party for approximately $1.6 billion. The Company received $797 million from the sale, consisting of cash of $759 million (including $67 million of dividends received prior to closing) and a note receivable of $38 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $230 million ($144 million after-tax or $0.20 per diluted share) in its first quarter 2013 results in connection with this transaction. The Company has collected the majority of the note receivable. The Company's share of the 2013 earnings generated by Apex prior to the closing of the sale was insignificant. Subsequent to the sale of its investment in Apex, the Company has no continuing involvement in Apex's operations.

Restructuring_And_Other_Relate

Restructuring And Other Related Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]	'
Restructuring And Other Related Charges	'
	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES
	During 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring and other related charges totaling $107 million. These costs were incurred to position the Company to provide superior products and services to its customers in a cost efficient manner and taking into consideration broad economic uncertainties.
	For a full description of the Company’s restructuring activities, reference is made to Note 15 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	Substantially all restructuring activities initiated in 2013 were completed by December 31, 2013 and the Company expects substantially all cash payments associated with remaining termination benefits to be paid during 2014. As of June 27, 2014, restructuring charges of $27 million related to restructuring activities initiated in 2013 were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	CONTINGENCIES
	For a description of the Company’s litigation and contingencies, reference is made to Note 17 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The Company generally accrues estimated warranty costs at the time of sale. In general, manufactured products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship when properly used for their intended purpose, installed correctly and appropriately maintained. Warranty period terms depend on the nature of the product and range from ninety days up to the life of the product. The amount of the accrued warranty liability is determined based on historical information such as past experience, product failure rates or number of units repaired, estimated cost of material and labor, and in certain instances estimated property damage. The accrued warranty liability is reviewed on a quarterly basis and may be adjusted as additional information regarding expected warranty costs becomes known. The following is a rollforward of the Company’s accrued warranty liability ($ in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	141.2
	Accruals for warranties issued during the period	69.2
	Settlements made	(68.1		)
	Additions due to acquisitions	0.7
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(0.1		)
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	142.9

Net_Earnings_Per_Share

Net Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Earnings Per Share	'
	NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted net EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued and reduced by the number of shares the Company could have repurchased with the proceeds from the issuance of the potentially dilutive shares. For the three and six months ended June 27, 2014, approximately 1 million options to purchase shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the impact of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive options for the three and six months ended June 28, 2013.
	Information related to the calculation of net earnings per share of common stock is summarized as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
		Net Earnings		Shares	Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)	Amount
	For the Three Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Basic EPS	$	676.4	701.2	$	0.96
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	1		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		9.2
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		5.2
	Diluted EPS	$	677.4	715.6	$	0.95
	For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Basic EPS	$	616.8	695.2	$	0.89
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	0.9		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		8.3
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		6.3
	Diluted EPS	$	617.7	709.8	$	0.87
	For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Basic EPS	$	1,256.10	700.6	$	1.79
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	1.7		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		9.4
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		5.2
	Diluted EPS	$	1,257.80	715.2	$	1.76
	For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Basic EPS	$	1,308.70	693.6	$	1.89
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	2		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		8.5
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		7
	Diluted EPS	$	1,310.70	709.1	$	1.85

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company operates and reports its results in five separate business segments consisting of the Test & Measurement, Environmental, Life Sciences & Diagnostics, Dental and Industrial Technologies segments. There has been no material change in total assets or liabilities by segment since December 31, 2013. Segment results are shown below ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	Sales:	June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Test & Measurement	$	856.5		$	855		$	1,727.50		$	1,710.40
	Environmental	876			826.8			1,644.70			1,552.10
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	1,790.00			1,674.30			3,449.60			3,241.70
	Dental	528.1			514.7			1,037.80			994.5
	Industrial Technologies	913			866.7			1,766.70			1,683.50
	Total	$	4,963.60		$	4,737.50		$	9,626.30		$	9,182.20
	Operating Profit:
	Test & Measurement	$	157.8		$	178.4		$	350.5		$	365.7
	Environmental	183.8			178.9			329.4			314
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	282.7			240.7			502.4			440
	Dental	77.9			78.8			153.4			141.7
	Industrial Technologies	217.5			204.1			409.2			375
	Other	(30.4		)	(37.3		)	(66.7		)	(61.9		)
	Total	$	889.3		$	843.6		$	1,678.20		$	1,574.50

General_New_Accounting_Standar

General New Accounting Standards (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Standards - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which impacts virtually all aspects of an entity's revenue recognition. The core principle of the new standard is that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard, including possible transition alternatives, on the Company's financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. To qualify as a discontinued operation the standard requires a disposal to represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The standard also expands the disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, but will impact the reporting of any future dispositions.

General_Tables

General (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below ($ in millions). Foreign currency translation adjustments are generally not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
		Foreign			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments				Unrealized				Total
		Currency							Gain on
		Translation							Available-For-
		Adjustments							Sale Securities
	For the Three Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Balance, March 28, 2014	$	406		$	(367.7	)		$	180.3			$	218.6
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	Increase	59.1			—				58.7				117.8
	Income tax expense	—			—				(22.1		)		(22.1		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	59.1			—				36.6				95.7
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase (decrease)	—			5.4			-1	(19.2		)	-2	(13.8		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—			(1.9		)		7.2				5.3
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			3.5				(12.0		)		(8.5		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	59.1			3.5				24.6				87.2
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	465.1		$	(364.2	)		$	204.9			$	305.8
	(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
	(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).
		Foreign			Pension and Post-Retirement Plan Benefit Adjustments				Unrealized				Total
		Currency							Gain on
		Translation							Available-For-
		Adjustments							Sale Securities
	For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Balance, March 29, 2013	$	218.8		$	(650.2	)		$	163.4			$	(268.0	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	(Decrease) increase	(129.1		)	—				20.9				(108.2		)
	Income tax expense	—			—				(7.9		)		(7.9		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(129.1		)	—				13				(116.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase	—			8.4			-1	—				8.4
	Income tax expense	—			(2.9		)		—				(2.9		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			5.5				—				5.5
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(129.1		)	5.5				13				(110.6		)
	Balance, June 28, 2013	$	89.7		$	(644.7	)		$	176.4			$	(378.6	)
	For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	413.2		$	(366.7	)		$	168			$	214.5
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	Increase (decrease)	51.9			(5.5		)		78.3				124.7
	Income tax benefit (expense)	—			1.1				(29.4		)		(28.3		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	51.9			(4.4		)		48.9				96.4
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase (decrease)	—			10.7			-1	(19.2		)	-2	(8.5		)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	—			(3.8		)		7.2				3.4
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			6.9				(12.0		)		(5.1		)
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	51.9			2.5				36.9				91.3
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	465.1		$	(364.2	)		$	204.9			$	305.8
	For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	475.3		$	(655.7	)		$	121.2			$	(59.2	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
	(Decrease) increase	(385.6		)	—				88.4				(297.2		)
	Income tax expense	—			—				(33.2		)		(33.2		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	(385.6		)	—				55.2				(330.4		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Increase	—			16.8			-1	—				16.8
	Income tax expense	—			(5.8		)		—				(5.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	—			11				—				11
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(385.6		)	11				55.2				(319.4		)
	Balance, June 28, 2013	$	89.7		$	(644.7	)		$	176.4			$	(378.6	)
	(1)  This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 6 for additional details).
	(2)  Included in other income in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings (refer to Note 9 for additional details).

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation	'
	The following summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated during the six months ended June 27, 2014 ($ in millions):
	Trade accounts receivable	$	21.3
	Inventories	34.9
	Property, plant and equipment	15.9
	Goodwill	330.4
	Other intangible assets, primarily customer relationships, trade names and technology	256
	In-process research and development	60.6
	Trade accounts payable	(7.4		)
	Other assets and liabilities, net	(102.4		)
	Assumed debt	(2.6		)
	Net cash consideration	$	606.7
Results Of Operations If Acquisition Was Consummated	'
	The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisitions been consummated as of that time ($ in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013		June 27, 2014		June 28, 2013
	Sales	$	5,002.20		$	4,848.20	$	9,716.80	$	9,432.10
	Net earnings	675.5			620.3		1,254.50		1,312.70
	Diluted net earnings per share	0.95			0.88		1.76		1.85

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Rollforward Of Goodwill	'
	The following is a rollforward of the Company’s goodwill ($ in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	16,038.20
	Attributable to 2014 acquisitions	330.4
	Foreign currency translation & other	29.8
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	16,398.40
	The carrying value of goodwill by segment is summarized as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Test & Measurement	$	3,327.40	$	3,266.90
	Environmental	2,035.90		1,851.40
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	6,382.30		6,304.80
	Dental	2,236.80		2,196.60
	Industrial Technologies	2,416.00		2,418.50
		$	16,398.40	$	16,038.20

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]	'
Financial Assets And Liabilities Carried At Fair Value	'
	A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows ($ in millions):
		Quoted Prices		Significant Other		Significant		Total
		in Active		Observable Inputs		Unobservable
		Market		(Level 2)		Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 3)
	June 27, 2014:
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	438.5	—		—		$	438.5
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation plans	—		$	74.7	—		74.7
	December 31, 2013:
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	385.2	—		—		$	385.2
	Liabilities:
	Deferred compensation plans	—		$	70.1	—		70.1
Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Financial Instruments	'
	The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments were as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount				Amount
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	438.5	$	438.5	$	385.2		$	385.2
	Liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings	49		49		62.3			62.3
	Long-term borrowings	3,020.00		3,513.50		3,436.70			3,877.60

Financing_Tables

Financing (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Debt	'
	The components of the Company’s debt were as follows ($ in millions):
		June 27, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Commercial paper	$	450	$	450
	1.3% senior notes due 2014	—		400
	2.3% senior notes due 2016	500		500
	5.625% senior notes due 2018	500		500
	5.4% senior notes due 2019	750		750
	3.9% senior notes due 2021	600		600
	Zero-coupon LYONs due 2021	150.7		154.1
	Other	118.3		144.9
	Subtotal	3,069.00		3,499.00
	Less currently payable	49		62.3
	Long-term debt	$	3,020.00	$	3,436.70

Defined_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Defined Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the noncontributory defined benefit pension plans ($ in millions):
	U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	1.5		$	1.4		$	3		$	2.8
	Interest cost	26.5			23.7			53			47.4
	Expected return on plan assets	(32.3		)	(31.4		)	(64.6		)	(62.8		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	4.6			7			9.2			14
	Net periodic pension cost	$	0.3		$	0.7		$	0.6		$	1.4
	Non-U.S. Pension Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	8		$	6.7		$	16		$	13.2
	Interest cost	11.8			10.4			23.5			20.8
	Expected return on plan assets	(10.6		)	(8.5		)	(21.1		)	(17.1		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1.8			2			3.5			4
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			(0.1		)	—			(0.2		)
	Settlement losses recognized	—			—			—			0.6
	Net periodic pension cost	$	11		$	10.5		$	21.9		$	21.3
Other Post-Retirement Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The following sets forth the components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost of the other post-retirement employee benefit plans ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Service cost	$	0.3		$	0.4		$	0.6		$	0.8
	Interest cost	2.1			1.9			4.2			4
	Amortization of prior service credit	(1.0		)	(1.7		)	(2.0		)	(3.3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	—			0.4			—			0.8
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1.4		$	1		$	2.8		$	2.3

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa1

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Model To Value Options Granted	'
	The following summarizes the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model ("Black-Scholes") to value options granted during the six months ended June 27, 2014:
	Risk-free interest rate	1.68% - 2.38%
	Weighted average volatility	22.4	%
	Dividend yield	0.5	%
	Expected years until exercise	5.5 - 8.0
Components Of Stock-Based Compensation Program	'
	The following summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 27, 2014				June 28, 2013				June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	RSUs:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	15.9			$	16.8			$	33.8		$	32.3
	Income tax benefit	(4.4		)		(5.2		)		(9.6		)	(9.8		)
	RSU expense, net of income taxes	$	11.5			$	11.6			$	24.2		$	22.5
	Stock options:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	10.1			$	11.5			$	21.2		$	23.8
	Income tax benefit	(2.9		)		(3.5		)		(6.3		)	(7.3		)
	Stock option expense, net of income taxes	$	7.2			$	8			$	14.9		$	16.5
	Total stock-based compensation:
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	26			$	28.3			$	55		$	56.1
	Income tax benefit	(7.3		)		(8.7		)		(15.9		)	(17.1		)
	Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$	18.7			$	19.6			$	39.1		$	39
Option Activity Under The Company's Stock Plans	'
	The following summarizes option activity under the Company’s stock plans (in millions, except exercise price and number of years):
		Options			Weighted				Weighted Average		Aggregate
					Average				Remaining		Intrinsic
					Exercise				Contractual Term		Value
					Price				(in Years)
	Outstanding as of December 31, 2013	25			$	42.93
	Granted	1.9			76.04
	Exercised	(1.7	)		33.98
	Cancelled/forfeited	(0.3	)		54.67
	Outstanding as of June 27, 2014	24.9			$	45.9			6		$	828.1
	Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014 (1)	23.3			$	44.54			6		$	807.6
	Vested as of June 27, 2014	13.3			$	35.66			4		$	580.6
	-1	The “Expected to Vest” options are the net unvested options that remain after applying the forfeiture rate assumption to total unvested options.
RSUs And Restricted Shares Activity	'
	The following summarizes information on unvested RSUs activity (in millions, except grant-date fair value):
		Number of RSUs			Weighted Average
					Grant-Date  Fair Value
	Unvested as of December 31, 2013	5.2			$	51.04
	Granted	0.8			76.02
	Vested	(0.8	)		37.48
	Forfeited	(0.1	)		53.7
	Unvested as of June 27, 2014	5.1			$	57.18

Contingencies_Tables

Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Warranty Accrual	'
	The following is a rollforward of the Company’s accrued warranty liability ($ in millions):
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	141.2
	Accruals for warranties issued during the period	69.2
	Settlements made	(68.1		)
	Additions due to acquisitions	0.7
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(0.1		)
	Balance, June 27, 2014	$	142.9

Net_Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Components Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	Information related to the calculation of net earnings per share of common stock is summarized as follows ($ and shares in millions, except per share amounts):
		Net Earnings		Shares	Per Share
		(Numerator)		(Denominator)	Amount
	For the Three Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Basic EPS	$	676.4	701.2	$	0.96
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	1		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		9.2
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		5.2
	Diluted EPS	$	677.4	715.6	$	0.95
	For the Three Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Basic EPS	$	616.8	695.2	$	0.89
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	0.9		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		8.3
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		6.3
	Diluted EPS	$	617.7	709.8	$	0.87
	For the Six Months Ended June 27, 2014:
	Basic EPS	$	1,256.10	700.6	$	1.79
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	1.7		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		9.4
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		5.2
	Diluted EPS	$	1,257.80	715.2	$	1.76
	For the Six Months Ended June 28, 2013:
	Basic EPS	$	1,308.70	693.6	$	1.89
	Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures	2		—
	Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs	—		8.5
	Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures	—		7
	Diluted EPS	$	1,310.70	709.1	$	1.85

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Segment Results	'
	Segment results are shown below ($ in millions):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	Sales:	June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013			June 27, 2014			June 28, 2013
	Test & Measurement	$	856.5		$	855		$	1,727.50		$	1,710.40
	Environmental	876			826.8			1,644.70			1,552.10
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	1,790.00			1,674.30			3,449.60			3,241.70
	Dental	528.1			514.7			1,037.80			994.5
	Industrial Technologies	913			866.7			1,766.70			1,683.50
	Total	$	4,963.60		$	4,737.50		$	9,626.30		$	9,182.20
	Operating Profit:
	Test & Measurement	$	157.8		$	178.4		$	350.5		$	365.7
	Environmental	183.8			178.9			329.4			314
	Life Sciences & Diagnostics	282.7			240.7			502.4			440
	Dental	77.9			78.8			153.4			141.7
	Industrial Technologies	217.5			204.1			409.2			375
	Other	(30.4		)	(37.3		)	(66.7		)	(61.9		)
	Total	$	889.3		$	843.6		$	1,678.20		$	1,574.50

General_General_Components_of_

General General (Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Total [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$218.60	($268)	$214.50	($59.20)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	117.8	-108.2	124.7	-297.2
Income tax benefit (expense)	-22.1	-7.9	-28.3	-33.2
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	95.7	-116.1	96.4	-330.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	-13.8	8.4	-8.5	16.8
Income tax (expense) benefit	5.3	-2.9	3.4	-5.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-8.5	5.5	-5.1	11
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	87.2	-110.6	91.3	-319.4
Ending balance	305.8	-378.6	305.8	-378.6
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Total [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	406	218.8	413.2	475.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	59.1	-129.1	51.9	-385.6
Income tax benefit (expense)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	59.1	-129.1	51.9	-385.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	0	0	0	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	59.1	-129.1	51.9	-385.6
Ending balance	465.1	89.7	465.1	89.7
Pension and post-retirement plan benefit adjustments	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Total [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	-367.7	-650.2	-366.7	-655.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	0	0	-5.5	0
Income tax benefit (expense)	0	0	1.1	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	0	0	-4.4	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	5.4	8.4	10.7	16.8
Income tax (expense) benefit	-1.9	-2.9	-3.8	-5.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	3.5	5.5	6.9	11
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	3.5	5.5	2.5	11
Ending balance	-364.2	-644.7	-364.2	-644.7
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Total [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	180.3	163.4	168	121.2
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	58.7	20.9	78.3	88.4
Income tax benefit (expense)	-22.1	-7.9	-29.4	-33.2
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of income taxes	36.6	13	48.9	55.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Increase (decrease)	-19.2	0	-19.2	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	7.2	0	7.2	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-12	0	-12	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	24.6	13	36.9	55.2
Ending balance	$204.90	$176.40	$204.90	$176.40

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
	Businesses
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'
Businesses acquired (businesses)	14	'
Cash paid for acquisitions	($606.70)	($322.60)
Aggregate annual sales of additional businesses	250	'
Goodwill	$330.40	'

Acquisitions_Fair_Values_Of_Th

Acquisitions (Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Trade accounts receivable	$21.30
Inventories	34.9
Property, plant and equipment	15.9
Goodwill	330.4
Other intangible assets, primarily customer relationships, trade names and technology	256
In-process research and development	60.6
Trade accounts payable	-7.4
Other assets and liabilities, net	-102.4
Assumed debt	-2.6
Net cash consideration	$606.70

Acquisitions_Results_Of_Operat

Acquisitions (Results Of Operations If Acquisition Was Consummated) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Sales	$5,002.20	$4,848.20	$9,716.80	$9,432.10
Net earnings	$675.50	$620.30	$1,254.50	$1,312.70
Diluted net earnings per share	$0.95	$0.88	$1.76	$1.85

Goodwill_Rollforward_Of_Goodwi

Goodwill (Rollforward Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 31, 2013	$16,038.20
Attributable to 2014 acquisitions	330.4
Foreign currency translation & other	29.8
Balance, June 27, 2014	$16,398.40

Goodwill_Goodwill_By_Segment_D

Goodwill (Goodwill By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	$16,398.40	$16,038.20
Test & Measurement	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	3,327.40	3,266.90
Environmental	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	2,035.90	1,851.40
Life Sciences & Diagnostics	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	6,382.30	6,304.80
Dental	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	2,236.80	2,196.60
Industrial Technologies	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill, carrying value	$2,416	$2,418.50

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]	'	'
Pre-tax (income) charge related to changes in the fair value of currency swap	($3)	($11)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets And Liabilities Carried At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	$438.50	$385.20
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation plans	74.7	70.1
Quoted Prices In Active Market (Level 1)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	438.5	385.2
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation plans	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation plans	74.7	70.1
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Liabilities:	'	'
Deferred compensation plans	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Amounts And Fair Values Of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	$438.50	$385.20
Carrying Amount	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	438.5	385.2
Liabilities:	'	'
Short-term borrowings	49	62.3
Long-term borrowings	3,020	3,436.70
Fair Value	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	438.5	385.2
Liabilities:	'	'
Short-term borrowings	49	62.3
Long-term borrowings	$3,513.50	$3,877.60

Financing_Components_Of_Debt_D

Financing (Components Of Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Commercial paper	$450	$450
Other	118.3	144.9
Subtotal	3,069	3,499
Less currently payable	49	62.3
Long-term debt	3,020	3,436.70
Senior notes | 2014 Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior notes	0	400
Interest rate of debt instrument	1.30%	'
Senior notes | 2016 Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior notes	500	500
Interest rate of debt instrument	2.30%	'
Senior notes | 2018 Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior notes	500	500
Interest rate of debt instrument	5.63%	'
Senior notes | 2019 Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior notes	750	750
Interest rate of debt instrument	5.40%	'
Senior notes | 2021 Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior notes	600	600
Interest rate of debt instrument	3.90%	'
Senior notes | Zero-coupon LYONs due 2021	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Zero-coupon LYONs due 2021	$150.70	$154.10
Interest rate of debt instrument	0.00%	'

Financing_Narrative_Details

Financing (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
				Liquid Yield Option Notes (LYONs)	Commercial Paper	Euro-denominated commercial paper	Multi Year Facility	Senior notes
								2014 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$403,600,000	$310,400,000	'	'	'	'	'	$400,000,000
Interest rate of debt instrument	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.30%
Shares issued under debt conversion (shares)	'	'	'	0.2	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$0.01	'	$0.01	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability, basis difference in LYONs	'	'	'	2,000,000	'	'	'	'
Weighted average interest rate of short-term debt (interest rate)	'	'	'	'	0.10%	'	'	'
Weighted average maturity of commercial paper	'	'	'	'	'12 days	'	'	'
Commercial paper	450,000,000	'	450,000,000	'	'	0	'	'
Line of credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,500,000,000	'
Borrowings outstanding under credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	'

Defined_Benefit_Plans_Narrativ

Defined Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
U.S. pension benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$50
Non-U.S. pension benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$55

Defined_Benefit_Plans_Componen

Defined Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
U.S. pension benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$1.50	$1.40	$3	$2.80
Interest cost	26.5	23.7	53	47.4
Expected return on plan assets	-32.3	-31.4	-64.6	-62.8
Amortization of actuarial loss	4.6	7	9.2	14
Net periodic benefit cost	0.3	0.7	0.6	1.4
Non-U.S. pension benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'
Service cost	8	6.7	16	13.2
Interest cost	11.8	10.4	23.5	20.8
Expected return on plan assets	-10.6	-8.5	-21.1	-17.1
Amortization of actuarial loss	1.8	2	3.5	4
Amortization of prior service credit	0	-0.1	0	-0.2
Settlement losses recognized	0	0	0	0.6
Net periodic benefit cost	11	10.5	21.9	21.3
Other Post-Retirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.8
Interest cost	2.1	1.9	4.2	4
Amortization of actuarial loss	0	0.4	0	0.8
Amortization of prior service credit	-1	-1.7	-2	-3.3
Net periodic benefit cost	$1.40	$1	$2.80	$2.30

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Deta

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	54 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Dec. 10, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
					Denmark, Kroner	Denmark, Kroner	United States of America, Dollars
					Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
					DKK	DKK	USD ($)
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent	23.00%	23.50%	23.40%	24.30%	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, at Federal statutory income tax rate, percent	'	'	35.00%	35.00%	'	'	'
Income tax examination, amount of tax assessments	'	'	'	'	1,100	'	$205
Income tax examination, amount of potential additional tax assessments	'	'	'	'	'	825	$150

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa2

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 16, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
				RSUs:	RSUs:	Stock Options	Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchase program, authorized shares to be repurchased	'	'	20,000,000	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased	20,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common shares reserved for issuance under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (shares)	27,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost	'	'	'	$147	$147	$129	$129
Weighted average period for cost to be recognized (in years)	'	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'3 years
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	71	96	'	'	'	'	'
Cash receipts due to exercise of options	56	96	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit realized related to exercise of stock options	'	'	'	1	21	11	21
Total number of shares withheld sufficient to fund minimum tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of restricted stock units (shares)	316,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total value of shares withheld sufficient to fund minimum tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of restricted stock units	$24	'	'	'	'	'	'

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa3

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Model To Value Options Granted) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Weighted average volatility (percentage)	22.40%
Dividend yield (percentage)	0.50%
Minimum	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Risk-free interest rate (percentage)	1.68%
Expected years until exercise	'5 years 6 months
Maximum	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Risk-free interest rate (percentage)	2.38%
Expected years until exercise	'8 years

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa4

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock-Based Compensation Program) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax compensation expense	$26	$28.30	$55	$56.10
Income tax benefit	-7.3	-8.7	-15.9	-17.1
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	18.7	19.6	39.1	39
RSUs:	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax compensation expense	15.9	16.8	33.8	32.3
Income tax benefit	-4.4	-5.2	-9.6	-9.8
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	11.5	11.6	24.2	22.5
Stock options:	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax compensation expense	10.1	11.5	21.2	23.8
Income tax benefit	-2.9	-3.5	-6.3	-7.3
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$7.20	$8	$14.90	$16.50

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa5

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (Option Activity Under The Company's Stock Plans) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013, Options (shares)	25
Granted, Options (shares)	1.9
Exercised, Options (shares)	-1.7
Cancelled/forfeited, Options (shares)	-0.3
Outstanding as of June 27, 2014, Options (shares)	24.9
Outstanding as of December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$42.93
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$76.04
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$33.98
Cancelled/forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$54.67
Outstanding as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$45.90
Outstanding as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	'6 years
Outstanding as of June 27, 2014, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$828.10
Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014, Options (shares)	23.3
Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$44.54
Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	'6 years
Vested and Expected to Vest as of June 27, 2014, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	807.6
Vested as of June 27, 2014, Options (shares)	13.3
Vested as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)	$35.66
Vested as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	'4 years
Vested as of June 27, 2014, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$580.60

Stock_Transactions_And_StockBa6

Stock Transactions And Stock-Based Compensation (RSU And Restricted Shares Activity) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]	'
Unvested as of December 31, 2013, Number of RSUs (shares)	5.2
Granted, Number of RSUs (shares)	0.8
Vested, Number of RSUs (shares)	-0.8
Forfeited, Number of RSUs (shares)	-0.1
Unvested as of June 27, 2014, Number of RSUs (shares)	5.1
Unvested as of December 31, 2013, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$51.04
Granted, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$76.02
Vested, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$37.48
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$53.70
Unvested as of June 27, 2014, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$57.18

Other_Income_Narrative_Details

Other Income (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	32 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
				Apex [Member]	Apex [Member]
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities	$25,000,000	'	'	'	'
Marketable securities, realized gain (loss)	19,000,000	'	'	'	'
Marketable securities, after-tax realized gain (loss)	12,000,000	'	'	'	'
Marketable securities, realized gain, per diluted share	$0.02	'	'	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	'	'	'	'	50.00%
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated joint venture	'	'	'	1,600,000,000	'
Total fair value of consideration received	'	'	'	797,000,000	'
Cash from sale of unconsolidated joint venture	'	'	'	759,000,000	759,000,000
Dividends received related to earnings of unconsolidated joint venture	'	0	66,600,000	67,000,000	'
Note receivable from sale of unconsolidated joint venture	'	'	'	38,000,000	38,000,000
Pre-tax gain on sale of unconsolidated joint venture	'	'	'	230,000,000	'
Equity method investment, after-tax realized gain (loss) on disposal	'	'	'	$144,000,000	'
Equity method investment realized gain on disposal per diluted share	'	'	'	$0.20	'

Restructuring_And_Other_Relate1

Restructuring And Other Related Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring and other related charges recorded	$107	'
Restructuring Reserve	'	$27

Contingencies_Narrative_Detail

Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Warranty period terms minimum (days)	'90 days

Contingencies_Warranty_Accrual

Contingencies (Warranty Accrual) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]	'
Balance, December 31, 2013	$141.20
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	69.2
Settlements made	-68.1
Additions due to acquisitions	0.7
Effect of foreign currency translation	-0.1
Balance, June 27, 2014	$142.90

Net_Earnings_Per_Share_Narrati

Net Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	1	0	1	0

Net_Earnings_Per_Share_Compone

Net Earnings Per Share (Components Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$676.40	$616.80	$1,256.10	$1,308.70
Basic EPS, Shares (Denominator)	701.2	695.2	700.6	693.6
Basic EPS, Per Share Amount	$0.96	$0.89	$1.79	$1.89
Adjustment for interest on convertible debentures, Net Earnings (Numerator)	1	0.9	1.7	2
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of dilutive options and vesting of dilutive RSUs, Shares (Denominator)	9.2	8.3	9.4	8.5
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of the convertible debentures, Shares (Denominator)	5.2	6.3	5.2	7
Diluted EPS, Net Earnings (Numerator)	$677.40	$617.70	$1,257.80	$1,310.70
Diluted EPS, Shares (Denominator)	715.6	709.8	715.2	709.1
Diluted EPS, Per Share Amount	$0.95	$0.87	$1.76	$1.85

Segment_Information_Segment_Re

Segment Information (Segment Results) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
			Business_Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of segments reported	'	'	5	'
Sales:	$4,963.60	$4,737.50	$9,626.30	$9,182.20
Operating Profit:	889.3	843.6	1,678.20	1,574.50
Test & Measurement	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales:	856.5	855	1,727.50	1,710.40
Operating Profit:	157.8	178.4	350.5	365.7
Environmental	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales:	876	826.8	1,644.70	1,552.10
Operating Profit:	183.8	178.9	329.4	314
Life Sciences & Diagnostics	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales:	1,790	1,674.30	3,449.60	3,241.70
Operating Profit:	282.7	240.7	502.4	440
Dental	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales:	528.1	514.7	1,037.80	994.5
Operating Profit:	77.9	78.8	153.4	141.7
Industrial Technologies	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Sales:	913	866.7	1,766.70	1,683.50
Operating Profit:	217.5	204.1	409.2	375
Other	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Profit:	($30.40)	($37.30)	($66.70)	($61.90)