3D Systems (DDD) 10-Q 6 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 29, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	3D SYSTEMS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	910638
Trading Symbol	ddd
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		111,797,093

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$199,896	$284,862
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,275 (2015) and $10,300 (2014)	153,107	168,441
Inventories, net	114,602	96,645
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21,247	15,769
Current deferred income tax asset	18,755	14,973
Total current assets	507,607	580,690
Property and equipment, net	82,737	81,881
Intangible assets, net	293,481	251,561
Goodwill	607,570	589,537
Long term deferred income tax asset	878	816
Other assets, net	21,154	21,485
Total assets	1,513,427	1,525,970
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt capitalized lease obligations	563	684
Accounts payable	58,717	64,378
Accrued and other liabilities	54,426	44,219
Customer deposits	7,898	6,946
Deferred revenue	37,769	32,264
Total current liabilities	159,373	148,491
Long term portion of capitalized lease obligations	8,581	8,905
Long term deferred income tax liability	31,388	30,679
Other liabilities	33,756	34,898
Total liabilities	233,098	222,973
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	8,872	8,872
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 220,000 shares; issued 112,301 (2015) and 112,233 (2014)	112	112
Additional paid-in capital	1,256,452	1,245,462
Treasury stock, at cost: 421 shares (2015) and 709 shares (2014)	-228	-374
Accumulated earnings	58,943	72,124
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-44,973	-24,406
Total 3D Systems Corporation stockholders' equity	1,270,306	1,292,918
Noncontrolling interests	1,151	1,207
Total stockholders' equity	1,271,457	1,294,125
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	$1,513,427	$1,525,970

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$13,275	$10,300
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	220,000,000	220,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	112,301,000	112,233,000
Treasury stock, shares	421,000	709,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue:
Products	$99,822	$101,194
Services	60,900	46,564
Total revenue	160,722	147,758
Cost of sales:
Products	50,476	46,816
Services	31,262	25,470
Total cost of sales	81,738	72,286
Gross profit	78,984	75,472
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	74,292	48,720
Research and development	22,216	17,235
Total operating expenses	96,508	65,955
Income (loss) from operations	-17,524	9,517
Interest and other expense, net	2,567	1,048
Income (loss) before income taxes	-20,091	8,469
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-6,943	3,559
Net income (loss)	-13,148	4,910
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	33	33
Net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	-13,181	4,877
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension adjustments, net of taxes	265	19
Foreign currency translation loss	-20,957	-13
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-20,692	6
Less foreign currency translation gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-125	26
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	-20,567	-20
Comprehensive income (loss)	-33,840	4,916
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	-92	59
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	($33,748)	$4,857
Net income (loss) per share available to 3D Systems common stockholders – basic and diluted	($0.12)	$0.05

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	($13,148)		$4,910
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Benefit of deferred income taxes	-10,254		-7,610
Depreciation and amortization	19,470		12,486
Non-cash interest on convertible notes			95
Provision for bad debts	2,881		1,341
Stock-based compensation	10,329		7,276
Loss on the disposition of property and equipment	253		286
Changes in operating accounts:
Accounts receivable	17,986		-11,402
Inventories	-20,011		-13,034
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-2,784		-7,375
Accounts payable	-5,815		4,267
Accrued liabilities	-4,373		8,273
Customer deposits	1,070		976
Deferred revenue	2,535		-396
Other operating assets and liabilities	924		215
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-937		308
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,693		-3,551
Additions to license and patent costs	-203		-210
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	-77,984		-2,000
Other investing activities	-600		-100
Net cash used in investing activities	-82,480		-5,861
Cash flows from financing activities:
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	447		5,448
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and restricted stock, net	360		484
Repayment of capital lease obligations	-176		-44
Net cash provided by financing activities	631		5,888
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-2,180		53
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-84,966		388
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	284,862		306,316
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	199,896		306,704
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash interest payments	143		132
Cash income tax payments	1,707		2,407
Transfer of equipment from inventory to property and equipment, net	2,539	[1]	2,300	[1]
Transfer of equipment to inventory from property and equipment, net	1,822	[2]	16	[2]
Stock issued for acquisitions of businesses			$2,000
[1]	Inventory is transferred from inventory to property and equipment at cost when the Company requires additional machines for training or demonstration or for placement into Quickparts’ locations.
[2]	In general, an asset is transferred from property and equipment, net into inventory at its net book value when the Company has identified a potential sale for a used machine.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]		Total 3D Ssytems Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Member]	Total
In Thousands
Balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2014	$112	$1,245,462	($374)	$72,124	($24,406)		$1,292,918	$1,207	$1,294,125
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014	112,233		709						112,233
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements, Value		447					447		447
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements, Shares
Issuance (repurchase) of restricted stock, net, Value		286	-22				264		264
Issuance (repurchase) of restricted stock, net, Shares	286		24
Issuance of restricted stock from treasury shares, Value		-72	168				96		96
Issuance of restricted stock from treasury shares, Shares	-218		-312
Stock-based compensation expense, Value		10,329					10,329		10,329
Net income (loss)				-13,181			-13,181	33	-13,148
Noncontrolling interests for business combinations								36	36
Pension adjustment					265		265		265
Foreign currency translation adjustment					-20,832		-20,832	-125	-20,957
Balance, Value at Mar. 31, 2015	$112	$1,256,452	($228)	$58,943	($44,973)	[1]	$1,270,306	$1,151	$1,271,457
Balance, Shares at Mar. 31, 2015	112,301		421						112,301
[1]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss of $44,973 consists of foreign currency translation loss of $43,027 and a cumulative unrealized pension loss of $1,946.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($44,973)	($24,406)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-43,027	-22,195
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($1,946)	($2,211)

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	(1)  Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 3D Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim reports. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	Certain prior period amounts presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
	All amounts presented in the accompanying footnotes are presented in thousands, except for per share information.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”), which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The new guidance will be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of ASU 2015-03 on its consolidated balance sheets.
	No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during the first quarter of 2015, have had or are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	(2) Acquisitions
	The Company completed one acquisition in the first quarter of 2015, which is discussed below.
	On February 9, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Cimatron Ltd. (“Cimatron”), a provider of integrated 3D CAD/CAM software and solutions for manufacturing. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $77,984, all of which was paid in cash. The operations of Cimatron have been integrated into the Company’s products and service revenues. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes the first quarter 2015 acquisition. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.
	The acquisition completed in the first quarter is not material relative to the Company’s assets or operating results; therefore, no proforma financial information is provided.
	The Company’s purchase price allocation for the acquired company is preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. The amounts related to the acquisition are allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and are included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2015 as follows:
	(in thousands)	2015
	Fixed assets	$	287
	Other intangible assets, net		50,700
	Goodwill		37,580
	Other assets, net of cash acquired		17,040
	Liabilities		-27,623
	Net assets acquired	$	77,984
	Subsequent Acquisition
	On April 2, 2015, the Company acquired 65% of the equity interests in Wuxi Easyway Model Design and Manufacture Co. Ltd., a manufacturing service bureau and distributor of 3D printing and scanning products in China. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has an option to acquire the remainder of the equity interests between the third and fifth anniversary of the closing.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	(3)  Inventories
	Components of inventories, net at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Raw materials	$	54,489	$	46,850
	Work in process		2,338		2,304
	Finished goods and parts		57,775		47,491
	Inventories, net	$	114,602	$	96,645

Property_And_Equipment

Property And Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property And Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment	(4)  Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2015			2014		Useful Life (in years)
	Land	$	541		$	541	N/A
	Building		9,373			9,370	25
	Machinery and equipment		93,467			84,443	7-Mar
	Capitalized software		3,853			3,693	5-Mar
	Office furniture and equipment		4,566			3,478	5-Mar
	Leasehold improvements		14,561			12,447	Life of lease (a)
	Rental equipment		498			557	5
	Construction in progress		11,866			20,082	N/A
	Total property and equipment		138,725			134,611
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-55,988			-52,730
	Total property and equipment, net	$	82,737		$	81,881
		(a)		Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.
	Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $4,709 and $3,036 respectively.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	(5)  Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets other than goodwill at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
		2015						2014
	(in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Useful Life (in years)	Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (in years)
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	N/A	N/A
	Patent costs		20,949		-7,613		13,336		20,733		-7,369		13,364	20-May	3
	Acquired technology		71,498		-20,687		50,811		57,383		-18,241		39,142	10-Mar	4
	Internally developed software		9,072		-5,878		3,194		9,073		-5,517		3,556	8-Jan	<1
	Customer relationships		185,497		-39,163		146,334		157,139		-36,975		120,164	11-Mar	2
	Non-compete agreements		35,114		-12,637		22,477		35,469		-11,784		23,685	11-Mar	3
	Trade names		26,774		-4,684		22,090		21,800		-4,455		17,345	10-Feb	5
	Other		41,983		-8,854		33,129		39,100		-6,905		32,195	10-Apr	1
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
	Trademarks		2,110		—		2,110		2,110		—		2,110	N/A	N/A
	Total intangible assets	$	398,872	$	-105,391	$	293,481	$	348,682	$	-97,121	$	251,561	20-Jan	4
	For the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company capitalized $203 and $210, respectively, of costs incurred to internally develop and extend patents in the United States and various other countries.
	Amortization expense of intangible assets for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $14,517 and $9,204 respectively.
	Annual amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be $54,467,  $48,813,  $43,796,  $35,663 and $25,876 for the years ended 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities

Accrued And Other Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued And Other Liabilities	(6)  Accrued and Other Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Compensation and benefits	$	25,507	$	20,726
	Vendor accruals		14,858		10,451
	Accrued professional fees		1,344		532
	Accrued taxes		8,403		8,577
	Royalties payable		1,427		1,796
	Accrued interest		42		43
	Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions		271		185
	Accrued other		2,574		1,909
	Total	$	54,426	$	44,219
	Other liabilities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Defined benefit pension obligation	$	6,307	$	7,062
	Long term tax liability		3,083		2,029
	Long term earnouts related to acquisitions		8,972		8,970
	Long term deferred revenue		7,911		7,627
	Other long term liabilities		7,483		9,210
	Total	$	33,756	$	34,898

Hedging_Activities_And_Financi

Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments	(7)  Hedging Activities and Financial Instruments
	The Company conducts business in various countries using both the functional currencies of those countries and other currencies to effect cross border transactions. As a result, the Company is subject to the risk that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between the dates that those transactions are entered into and their respective settlement dates will result in a foreign exchange gain or loss. When practicable, the Company endeavors to match assets and liabilities in the same currency on its balance sheet and those of its subsidiaries in order to reduce these risks. When appropriate, the Company enters into foreign currency contracts to hedge exposures arising from those transactions. The Company has elected not to prepare and maintain the documentation to qualify for hedge accounting treatment under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” and therefore, all gains and losses (realized or unrealized) are recognized in "Interest and other expense, net”  in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Depending on their fair value at the end of the reporting period, derivatives are recorded either in prepaid expenses and other current assets or in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
	There were no foreign currency contracts outstanding at March 31, 2015 or at December 31, 2014.
	The condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 include a foreign currency transaction loss of $2,194 and $205, respectively, which is included in interest and other expense, net.
	The total impact of foreign currency translation on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, reflects a loss of $20,832 and $13, respectively.

Borrowings

Borrowings	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Borrowings [Abstract]
Borrowings	(8) Borrowings
	Credit Facility
	On October 10, 2014, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $150,000 five-year revolving, unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and the other lenders party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”). The Credit Agreement comprises a revolving loan facility that provides for advances in the initial aggregate principal amount of up to $150,000 (the “Credit Facility”).  Subject to certain terms and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement, the Company may, at its option and subject to customary conditions, request an increase in the aggregate principal amount available under the Credit Facility by an additional $75,000.  The Credit Agreement includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit and swingline loans.
	The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain of the Company’s material domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”).  Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Guarantors guarantee to the Lenders, among other things, all of the obligations of the Company and each other Guarantor under the Credit Agreement.  From time to time, the Company may be required to cause additional material domestic subsidiaries to become Guarantors under the Credit Agreement.
	Generally, amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either the Base Rate or the LIBOR Rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin.  Base Rate advances bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) the highest of (A) the Administrative Agent’s prime rate, (B) the Federal Funds Open Rate plus 0.5% or (C) the Daily LIBOR Rate for a one month interest period plus 1%, and (ii) an applicable margin that ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% based upon the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio. LIBOR Rate advances bear interest at a rate based upon the London interbank offered rate for the applicable interest period, plus an applicable margin that ranges from 1.25% to 1.50% based upon the Company’s consolidated total leverage ratio. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, (i) accrued interest on each loan bearing interest at the Base Rate is payable quarterly in arrears and (ii) accrued interest on each loan bearing interest at the LIBOR Rate is payable in arrears on the earlier of (A) quarterly and (B) the last day of each applicable interest payment date for each loan. The Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on October 10, 2019, at which time all amounts outstanding thereunder will be due and payable.
	The Company is required to pay certain fees in connection with the Credit Facility, including a quarterly commitment fee equal to the product of the amount of the average daily available revolving commitments under the Credit Agreement multiplied by a percentage that ranges from 0.20% to 0.25% depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio, as well as customary administrative fees.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and default provisions for a Credit Facility of this type, including, but not limited to, financial covenants, limitations on liens and the incurrence of debt, covenants to preserve corporate existence and comply with laws and covenants regarding the use of proceeds of the Credit Facility. The financial covenants include a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio, which is the ratio of consolidated total funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expense), as defined in the Credit Agreement, of 3.00 to 1.00, and a minimum interest coverage ratio, which is the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to cash interest expense, of 3.50 to 1.00.  The Company is only required to be in compliance with the financial covenants as of the end of any fiscal quarter in which there are any loans outstanding at any time during such fiscal quarter.
	The payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock is restricted under provisions of the Credit Facility, which limits the amount of cash dividends that the Company may pay in any one fiscal year to $30,000. The Company currently does not pay, and has not paid, any dividends on their common stock, and currently intends to retain any future earnings for use in their business.
	There was no outstanding balance on the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
	Capitalized Lease Obligations
	The Company’s capitalized lease obligations include lease agreements that were entered into during 2006 with respect to the Company’s corporate headquarters located in Rock Hill, SC, and lease agreements assumed in the LayerWise acquisition. Total capitalized lease obligations decreased to $9,078 at March 31, 2015 from $9,434 at December 31, 2014, primarily due to the normal scheduled timing of payments.
	Other debt
	In connection with its acquisition of LayerWise, the Company assumed a portion of LayerWise’s outstanding bank debt, consisting of revolving credit facilities and term loans. The term loans bear interest at rates ranging from 1.34% to 5.40% as of March 31, 2015. The outstanding balance on the term loans was $66 and $127 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. There were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. There is a 0.125% commitment fee on the unused portion of the facilities.

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	(9)  Stock-based Compensation Plans
	The Company records stock-based compensation expense in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Stock-based compensation expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Restricted stock awards	$	10,329	$	7,276
	The number of shares and units of restricted common stock awarded and the weighted average fair value per share and unit during the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
			Quarter Ended March 31,
			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Number of Shares/Units	Weighted Average Fair Value		Number of Shares/Units	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		273	$	28.62	233	$	80.82
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company granted restricted stock awards covering 273 shares and units of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Incentive Stock Plan. As of March 31, 2015, 148 shares or units under awards remained subject to acceptance and 60 shares under awards were granted to executive officers of the Company during the quarter. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company granted restricted stock awards covering 233 shares of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Incentive Stock Plan, of which 30 shares were awarded to executive officers of the Company.
	No shares or units of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Restricted Stock Plan were granted to Non-Employee Directors during the first quarter of 2015 or 2014.

International_Retirement_Plan

International Retirement Plan	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
International Retirement Plan [Abstract]
International Retirement Plan	(10)  International Retirement Plan
	The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit costs and other amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Service cost	$	47	$	45
	Interest cost		62		62
	Total	$	109	$	107

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	(11)  Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period. For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, restricted stock units were antidilutive because of the net loss, and, as such, their effect has not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share.
	The following table reconciles basic weighted average outstanding shares to diluted weighted average outstanding shares at March 31, 2015 and 2014:
		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014
	Numerator for basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	$	-13,181		$	4,877
	Denominator for basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Weighted average shares		111,731			103,546
	Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted	$	-0.12		$	0.05
	Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)	$	—		$	156
	5.50% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)		—			876
		(a)		Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, average common shares for basic and diluted loss per share was 111,731 and basic and diluted loss per share was $0.12. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share was 103,546 and basic and diluted earnings per share was $0.05.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	(12)  Fair Value Measurements
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
		·		Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
		·		Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; or
		·		Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	For the Company, the above standard applies to cash equivalents. The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
		Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2015
	(in thousands)		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Description
	Cash equivalents (a)	$	87,920		$	—	$	—	$	87,920
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b)	$	—		$	—	$	8,872	$	8,872
		(a)		Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.
		(b)		Redeemable noncontrolling interests represents a put option that owners of interests in a certain subsidiary have the right, in certain circumstances, to require the Company to acquire either a portion of, or all of, the remaining ownership interests held by them. The Company determines the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests based on unobservable inputs considering the assumptions that market participants would make in pricing the obligation. Given the significance of the unobservable inputs, the valuations are classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 15.
	The Company did not have any transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, of the fair value measurement hierarchy during the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
	In addition to the financial assets included in the above table, certain of our non-financial assets and liabilities are to be initially measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. This includes items such as non-financial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination (but not measured at fair value in subsequent periods) and non-financial, long-lived assets measured at fair value for an impairment assessment. In general, non-financial assets and liabilities including goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment are measured at fair value when there is an indication of impairment and are recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized. The Company has not recorded any impairments related to such assets and has had no other significant non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities requiring adjustments or write-downs to fair value as of March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	(13)  Income Taxes
	The Company’s effective tax rates were 34.6% and 42.0% for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	The Company has not provided for any taxes on the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries, as the Company intends to permanently reinvest all such earnings outside of the U.S. We believe a calculation of the deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings is impracticable.
	Tax years 2011 through 2014 remain subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Company has utilized U.S. loss carryforwards causing the years 1997 to 2007 to be subject to examination. The Company files income tax returns (which are open to examination beginning in the year shown in parentheses) in Australia (2009), Belgium (2010), Brazil (2014), China (2010), France (2011), Germany (2011), India (2012), Israel (2010), Italy (2009), Japan (2008), Korea (2009), Mexico (2014), Netherlands (2007), Switzerland (2008), the United Kingdom (2009) and Uruguay (2014).

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	(14)  Segment Information
	The Company operates in one reportable business segment. The Company conducts its business through subsidiaries in the United States, a subsidiary in Israel that operates a research and production facility and sales and service offices, a subsidiary in Switzerland that operates a research and production facility, subsidiaries in France and Brazil that operate production facilities and sales and service offices, and other sales and service offices in Europe (Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands), Israel and in Asia Pacific (Australia, China, India, Japan and Korea). The Company has historically disclosed summarized financial information for the geographic areas of operations as if they were segments in accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting.” Financial information concerning the Company’s geographical locations is based on the location of the selling entity. Such summarized financial information concerning the Company’s geographical operations is shown in the following tables:
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	Americas		$	86,262		$	68,032
	Germany			21,250			23,825
	Other EMEA			27,454			23,739
	Asia Pacific			25,756			32,162
	Total		$	160,722		$	147,758
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Products		$	62,715		$	60,753
	Materials			37,107			40,441
	Services			60,900			46,564
	Total revenue		$	160,722		$	147,758
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2015
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		Americas			Germany		Other EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
	Americas		$	480		$	10,134	$	5,837	$	4,973	$	21,424
	Germany			—			—		804		—		804
	Other EMEA			14,915			654		864		646		17,079
	Asia Pacific			626			—		13		758		1,397
	Total		$	16,021		$	10,788	$	7,518	$	6,377	$	40,704
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		Americas			Germany		Other EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
	Americas		$	—		$	10,937	$	4,947	$	2,346	$	18,230
	Germany			409			—		1,478		—		1,887
	Other EMEA			10,043			1,330		332		555		12,260
	Asia Pacific			482			—		—		682		1,164
	Total		$	10,934		$	12,267	$	6,757	$	3,583	$	33,541
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Income (loss) from operations:
	Americas		$	-23,106		$	-2,030
	Germany			1,840			197
	Other EMEA			-1,335			2,401
	Asia Pacific			5,584			9,067
	Subtotal			-17,017			9,635
	Inter-segment elimination			-507			-118
	Total		$	-17,524		$	9,517
		March 31,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2015			2014
	Assets:
	Americas	$	920,092		$	1,018,113
	Germany		53,448			47,524
	Other EMEA		467,263			382,259
	Asia Pacific		72,624			78,074
	Total	$	1,513,427		$	1,525,970
		March 31,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2015			2014
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Americas	$	149,629		$	245,219
	Germany		13,419			6,640
	Other EMEA		22,231			15,556
	Asia Pacific		14,617			17,447
	Total	$	199,896		$	284,862

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	(15)  Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company leases office space and certain furniture and fixtures under various non-cancelable operating leases. Rent expense under operating leases was $3,204 and $2,311 for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company has supply commitments on printer assemblies for the second quarter of 2015 that total $77,623, compared to $56,620 at December 31, 2014.
	Certain of the Company’s acquisitions contain earnout provisions under which the sellers of the acquired businesses can earn additional amounts. The total liabilities recorded for these earnouts as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $9,243 and $9,155, respectively.
	Put Options
	Owners of interests in a certain subsidiary have the right in certain circumstances to require the Company to acquire either a portion of or all of the remaining ownership interests held by them. The owners’ ability to exercise any such “put option” right is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including conditions requiring notice in advance of exercise. In addition, these rights cannot be exercised prior to a specified exercise date. The exercise of these rights at their earliest contractual date would result in obligations of the Company to fund the related amounts in 2019.
	Management estimates, assuming that the subsidiary owned by the Company at March 31, 2015, performs over the relevant future periods at their forecasted earnings levels, that these rights, if exercised, could require the Company, in future periods, to pay approximately $8,872 to the owners of such rights to acquire such ownership interests in the relevant subsidiary. This amount has been recorded as redeemable noncontrolling interests on the balance sheet at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The ultimate amount payable relating to this transaction will vary because it is dependent on the future results of operations of the subject business.
	The following table presents changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests:
	(in thousands)	March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Beginning balance	$	8,872	$	—
	Changes in redemption value		—		8,550
	Currency translation adjustments		—		322
	Ending balance	$	8,872	$	8,872
	Litigation
	The Company is involved in various legal matters incidental to its business. The Company believes, after consulting with counsel, that the disposition of these legal matters will not have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.
	Indemnification
	In the normal course of business the Company periodically enters into agreements to indemnify customers or suppliers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by first parties arising from the use of the Company’s products. Historically, costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant and we are unable to estimate the maximum potential impact of these indemnification provisions on our future results of operations.
	To the extent permitted under Delaware law, the Company indemnifies directors and officers for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity, subject to limited exceptions. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, the Company has directors and officers insurance coverage that may enable the Company to recover future amounts paid, subject to a deductible and the policy limits. There is no assurance that the policy limits will be sufficient to cover all damages, if any.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(16)  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The changes in the balances of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows:
	(in thousands)	Foreign currency translation adjustment		Defined benefit pension plan			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	-22,195	$	-2,211	$	-24,406
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		-20,832		265		-20,567
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	-43,027	$	-1,946	$	-44,973
	The amounts presented above are included in other comprehensive income (loss) and are net of taxes. For additional information about foreign currency translation, see Note 7. For additional information about the pension plan, see Note 10.

Noncontrolling_Interest

Noncontrolling Interest	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest	(17)  Noncontrolling Interests
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company owned approximately 95% of the capital and voting rights of Phenix Systems, a global provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers. Phenix Systems was acquired on July 15, 2013.
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company owned approximately 70% of the capital and voting rights of Robtec, an additive manufacturing service bureau and distributor of 3D printing and scanning products.  Robtec was acquired on November 25, 2014.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	(18)  Subsequent Event
	On April 2, 2015, the Company acquired 65% of the equity interests in Wuxi Easyway Model Design and Manufacture Co. Ltd, a manufacturing service bureau and distributor of 3D printing and scanning products in China. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has an option to acquire the remainder of the equity interests between the third and fifth anniversary of the closing.

Basis_Of_Presentation_Policy

Basis Of Presentation (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”), which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The new guidance will be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of ASU 2015-03 on its consolidated balance sheets.
	No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during the first quarter of 2015, have had or are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Purchase Price Allocation To Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed
	(in thousands)	2015
	Fixed assets	$	287
	Other intangible assets, net		50,700
	Goodwill		37,580
	Other assets, net of cash acquired		17,040
	Liabilities		-27,623
	Net assets acquired	$	77,984

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Components Of Inventories
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Raw materials	$	54,489	$	46,850
	Work in process		2,338		2,304
	Finished goods and parts		57,775		47,491
	Inventories, net	$	114,602	$	96,645

Property_And_Equipment_Tables

Property And Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property And Equipment
	(in thousands)	2015			2014		Useful Life (in years)
	Land	$	541		$	541	N/A
	Building		9,373			9,370	25
	Machinery and equipment		93,467			84,443	7-Mar
	Capitalized software		3,853			3,693	5-Mar
	Office furniture and equipment		4,566			3,478	5-Mar
	Leasehold improvements		14,561			12,447	Life of lease (a)
	Rental equipment		498			557	5
	Construction in progress		11,866			20,082	N/A
	Total property and equipment		138,725			134,611
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-55,988			-52,730
	Total property and equipment, net	$	82,737		$	81,881
		(a)		Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
		2015						2014
	(in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Useful Life (in years)	Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (in years)
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	N/A	N/A
	Patent costs		20,949		-7,613		13,336		20,733		-7,369		13,364	20-May	3
	Acquired technology		71,498		-20,687		50,811		57,383		-18,241		39,142	10-Mar	4
	Internally developed software		9,072		-5,878		3,194		9,073		-5,517		3,556	8-Jan	<1
	Customer relationships		185,497		-39,163		146,334		157,139		-36,975		120,164	11-Mar	2
	Non-compete agreements		35,114		-12,637		22,477		35,469		-11,784		23,685	11-Mar	3
	Trade names		26,774		-4,684		22,090		21,800		-4,455		17,345	10-Feb	5
	Other		41,983		-8,854		33,129		39,100		-6,905		32,195	10-Apr	1
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
	Trademarks		2,110		—		2,110		2,110		—		2,110	N/A	N/A
	Total intangible assets	$	398,872	$	-105,391	$	293,481	$	348,682	$	-97,121	$	251,561	20-Jan	4

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Compensation and benefits	$	25,507	$	20,726
	Vendor accruals		14,858		10,451
	Accrued professional fees		1,344		532
	Accrued taxes		8,403		8,577
	Royalties payable		1,427		1,796
	Accrued interest		42		43
	Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions		271		185
	Accrued other		2,574		1,909
	Total	$	54,426	$	44,219
Schedule Of Other Liabilities
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Defined benefit pension obligation	$	6,307	$	7,062
	Long term tax liability		3,083		2,029
	Long term earnouts related to acquisitions		8,972		8,970
	Long term deferred revenue		7,911		7,627
	Other long term liabilities		7,483		9,210
	Total	$	33,756	$	34,898

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Restricted stock awards	$	10,329	$	7,276
Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity
			Quarter Ended March 31,
			2015			2014
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Number of Shares/Units	Weighted Average Fair Value		Number of Shares/Units	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		273	$	28.62	233	$	80.82

International_Retirement_Plan_

International Retirement Plan (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
International Retirement Plan [Abstract]
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income
		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)	2015		2014
	Service cost	$	47	$	45
	Interest cost		62		62
	Total	$	109	$	107

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation		Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2015			2014
	Numerator for basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	$	-13,181		$	4,877
	Denominator for basic and diluted net earnings per share:
	Weighted average shares		111,731			103,546
	Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted	$	-0.12		$	0.05
	Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)	$	—		$	156
	5.50% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)		—			876
		(a)		Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
		Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2015
	(in thousands)		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Description
	Cash equivalents (a)	$	87,920		$	—	$	—	$	87,920
	Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b)	$	—		$	—	$	8,872	$	8,872
		(a)		Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.
		(b)		Redeemable noncontrolling interests represents a put option that owners of interests in a certain subsidiary have the right, in certain circumstances, to require the Company to acquire either a portion of, or all of, the remaining ownership interests held by them. The Company determines the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests based on unobservable inputs considering the assumptions that market participants would make in pricing the obligation. Given the significance of the unobservable inputs, the valuations are classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 15.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Geographic Area
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	Americas		$	86,262		$	68,032
	Germany			21,250			23,825
	Other EMEA			27,454			23,739
	Asia Pacific			25,756			32,162
	Total		$	160,722		$	147,758
Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Product
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Products		$	62,715		$	60,753
	Materials			37,107			40,441
	Services			60,900			46,564
	Total revenue		$	160,722		$	147,758
Schedule Of Intercompany Sales By Geographic Area
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2015
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		Americas			Germany		Other EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
	Americas		$	480		$	10,134	$	5,837	$	4,973	$	21,424
	Germany			—			—		804		—		804
	Other EMEA			14,915			654		864		646		17,079
	Asia Pacific			626			—		13		758		1,397
	Total		$	16,021		$	10,788	$	7,518	$	6,377	$	40,704
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		Americas			Germany		Other EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
	Americas		$	—		$	10,937	$	4,947	$	2,346	$	18,230
	Germany			409			—		1,478		—		1,887
	Other EMEA			10,043			1,330		332		555		12,260
	Asia Pacific			482			—		—		682		1,164
	Total		$	10,934		$	12,267	$	6,757	$	3,583	$	33,541
Schedule Of Income Or Loss From Operations By Geographic Area
			Quarter Ended March 31,
	(in thousands)		2015			2014
	Income (loss) from operations:
	Americas		$	-23,106		$	-2,030
	Germany			1,840			197
	Other EMEA			-1,335			2,401
	Asia Pacific			5,584			9,067
	Subtotal			-17,017			9,635
	Inter-segment elimination			-507			-118
	Total		$	-17,524		$	9,517
Schedule Of Assets By Geographic Area
		March 31,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2015			2014
	Assets:
	Americas	$	920,092		$	1,018,113
	Germany		53,448			47,524
	Other EMEA		467,263			382,259
	Asia Pacific		72,624			78,074
	Total	$	1,513,427		$	1,525,970
Schedule Of Cash Equivalents By Geographic Area
		March 31,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2015			2014
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Americas	$	149,629		$	245,219
	Germany		13,419			6,640
	Other EMEA		22,231			15,556
	Asia Pacific		14,617			17,447
	Total	$	199,896		$	284,862

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(in thousands)	March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Beginning balance	$	8,872	$	—
	Changes in redemption value		—		8,550
	Currency translation adjustments		—		322
	Ending balance	$	8,872	$	8,872

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	(in thousands)	Foreign currency translation adjustment		Defined benefit pension plan			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	-22,195	$	-2,211	$	-24,406
	Other comprehensive income (loss)		-20,832		265		-20,567
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	-43,027	$	-1,946	$	-44,973

Acquisitions_Fiscal_Year_2015_

Acquisitions (Fiscal Year 2015 Acquisitions) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 09, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015
Cimatron [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition		9-Feb-15
Cash paid for business acquisition	$77,984
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	100.00%
Robtec [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition		25-Nov-14
Business acquisition, ownership percentage		70.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Wuxi Easyway [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Subsequent event date		2-Apr-15
Business acquisition, ownership percentage			65.00%

Acquisitions_Purchase_Price_Al

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocation To Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Fixed assets	$287
Other intangible assets, net	50,700
Goodwill	37,580
Other assets, net of cash acquired	17,040
Liabilities	-27,623
Net assets acquired	$77,984

Inventories_Components_Of_Inve

Inventories (Components Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$54,489	$46,850
Work in process	2,338	2,304
Finished goods and parts	57,775	47,491
Inventories, net	$114,602	$96,645

Property_And_Equipment_Narrati

Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Property And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense	$4,709	$3,036

Property_And_Equipment_Schedul

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$138,725		$134,611
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-55,988		-52,730
Total property and equipment, net	82,737		81,881
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	541		541
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	9,373		9,370
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	25 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	93,467		84,443
Capitalized Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	3,853		3,693
Office Furniture And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	4,566		3,478
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	14,561		12,447
Leasehold improvements useful life	Life of lease (a)	[1]
Rental Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	498		557
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	5 years
Construction In Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$11,866		$20,082
Minimum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Office Furniture And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	7 years
Maximum [Member] | Capitalized Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Office Furniture And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	5 years
[1]	Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.

Intangible_Assets_Narrative_De

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Amortization expense for intangible assets	$14,517	$9,204
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2015	54,467
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2016	48,813
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2017	43,796
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2018	35,663
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2019	25,876
Costs incurred to acquire intangible assets	$203	$210

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	($105,391)	($97,121)
Intangible assets, Gross	398,872	348,682
Intangible assets, Net	293,481	251,561
Weighted average useful life	4 years
Trademarks [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	2,110	2,110
Licenses [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	5,875	5,875
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-5,875	-5,875
Patent Costs [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	20,949	20,733
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-7,613	-7,369
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	13,336	13,364
Weighted average useful life	3 years
Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	71,498	57,383
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-20,687	-18,241
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	50,811	39,142
Weighted average useful life	4 years
Internally Developed Software [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	9,072	9,073
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-5,878	-5,517
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	3,194	3,556
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	185,497	157,139
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-39,163	-36,975
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	146,334	120,164
Weighted average useful life	2 years
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	35,114	35,469
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-12,637	-11,784
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	22,477	23,685
Weighted average useful life	3 years
Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	26,774	21,800
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-4,684	-4,455
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	22,090	17,345
Weighted average useful life	5 years
Other [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	41,983	39,100
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-8,854	-6,905
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	$33,129	$32,195
Weighted average useful life	1 year
Minimum [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Patent Costs [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Other [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	4 years
Maximum [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Patent Costs [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	20 years
Maximum [Member] | Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	8 years
Weighted average useful life	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	11 years
Maximum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	11 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Other [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, useful life	10 years

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_1

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Compensation and benefits	$25,507	$20,726
Vendor accruals	14,858	10,451
Accrued professional fees	1,344	532
Accrued taxes	8,403	8,577
Royalties payable	1,427	1,796
Accrued interest	42	43
Accrued other	2,574	1,909
Total	54,426	44,219
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Current Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions	$271	$185

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_2

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Other Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Defined benefit pension obligation	$6,307	$7,062
Long-term tax liability	3,083	2,029
Long-term deferred revenue	7,911	7,627
Other long-term liabilities	7,483	9,210
Total	33,756	34,898
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Long term earnouts related to acquisitions	$8,972	$8,970

Hedging_Activities_And_Financi1

Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency derivative contracts	$0		$0
Foreign currency gain (loss)	-20,832	-13
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency gain (loss)	($2,194)	$205

Borrowings_Narrative_Details

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 10, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 10, 2014
		item
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, initiation date		10-Oct-14
Capitalized leases		$9,078	$9,434
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	150,000			150,000
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Debt maturity date		10-Oct-19
Potential increase under credit facility		75,000
Ratio of total funded indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA		3
Ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to cash interest expense		3.5
Balance on credit facility		0	0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		1.00%
LayerWise NV [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Balance on credit facility		0	0
Commitment fee percentage		0.13%
LayerWise NV [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Balance on loan		66	127
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Quarterly commitment fee percentage		0.20%
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Leverage Ratio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		0.25%
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR Rate Plus Levarage Ratio Margin [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		1.25%
Minimum [Member] | LayerWise NV [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.34%
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Quarterly commitment fee percentage		0.25%
Maxiimum cash dividends in a fiscal year		$30,000
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Leverage Ratio [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		0.50%
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR Rate Plus Levarage Ratio Margin [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		1.50%
Maximum [Member] | LayerWise NV [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		5.40%

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards granted	273,000	233,000
2004 Restricted Stock Plan For Non Employee Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards granted	0	0
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | 2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards granted	273,000	233,000
Restricted stock awards remaining to grant	148,000
Executive Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | 2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards granted	60,000	30,000

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_2

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (Restricted Stock Awards [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation expense	$10,329	$7,276

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_3

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity) (Details) (2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock awards granted	273,000	233,000
Restricted stock awards granted, weighted average exercise price	$28.62	$80.82

International_Retirement_Plan_1

International Retirement Plan (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (International Retirement Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
International Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$47	$45
Interest cost	62	62
Total	$109	$107

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Narrat

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]
Average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share	111,731	103,546
Earnings per share, basic and diluted	($0.12)	$0.05

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Schedu

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation - numerator for basic and diluted net earnings per share	($13,181)	$4,877
Weighted average shares	111,731	103,546
Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted	($0.12)	$0.05
Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation		$156	[1]
5.5% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation		876	[1]
[1]	Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair value assets transferred from level 1 to level 2	$0
Fair value of liabilities transferred from level 1 to level 2	0
Asset impairments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$87,920	[1]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	8,872	[2]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value	8,872	[2]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	87,920	[1]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	8,872	[2]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value	$8,872	[2]
[1]	Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.
[2]	Redeemable noncontrolling interests represents a put option that owners of interests in a certain subsidiary have the right, in certain circumstances, to require the Company to acquire either a portion of, or all of, the remaining ownership interests held by them. The Company determines the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests based on unobservable inputs considering the assumptions that market participants would make in pricing the obligation. Given the significance of the unobservable inputs, the valuations are classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 15.

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective tax rate	34.60%	42.00%
U.S. Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2011
U.S. Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2014
U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Loss Carryforward [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	1997
U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Loss Carryforward [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2007
Australia Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2009
Belgium Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2010
Brazil Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2014
China Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2010
France Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2011
German Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2011
India Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2012
Israel Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2010
Italy Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2009
Japan Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2008
Korea Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2009
Mexican Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2014
Netherlands Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2007
Switzerland Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2008
United Kingdom Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2009
Uruguay Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years subject to examination	2014

Segment_Information_Schedule_O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$160,722	$147,758
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	86,262	68,032
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	21,250	23,825
Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	27,454	23,739
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$25,756	$32,162

Segment_Information_Schedule_O1

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Product) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$160,722	$147,758
Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	62,715	60,753
Materials [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	37,107	40,441
Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$60,900	$46,564

Segment_Information_Schedule_O2

Segment Information (Schedule Of Intercompany Sales By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	$160,722	$147,758
Intercompany Sales To Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	16,021	10,934
Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	10,788	12,267
Intercompany Sales To Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	7,518	6,757
Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	6,377	3,583
Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	40,704	33,541
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	86,262	68,032
Americas [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	480
Americas [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	10,134	10,937
Americas [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	5,837	4,947
Americas [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	4,973	2,346
Americas [Member] | Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	21,424	18,230
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	21,250	23,825
Germany [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales		409
Germany [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	804	1,478
Germany [Member] | Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	804	1,887
Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	27,454	23,739
Other EMEA [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	14,915	10,043
Other EMEA [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	654	1,330
Other EMEA [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	864	332
Other EMEA [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	646	555
Other EMEA [Member] | Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	17,079	12,260
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	25,756	32,162
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	626	482
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	13
Asia Pacific [Member] | Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	758	682
Asia Pacific [Member] | Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intercompany sales	$1,397	$1,164

Segment_Information_Schedule_O3

Segment Information (Schedule Of Income Or Loss From Operations By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	($17,524)	$9,517
Subtotal [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	-17,017	9,635
Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	-507	-118
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	-23,106	-2,030
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	1,840	197
Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	-1,335	2,401
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income (loss) from operations	$5,584	$9,067

Segment_Information_Schedule_O4

Segment Information (Schedule Of Assets By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$1,513,427	$1,525,970
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	920,092	1,018,113
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	53,448	47,524
Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	467,263	382,259
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$72,624	$78,074

Segment_Information_Schedule_O5

Segment Information (Schedule Of Cash And Cash Equivalents By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$199,896	$284,862	$306,704	$306,316
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	149,629	245,219
Germany [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	13,419	6,640
Other EMEA [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	22,231	15,556
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$14,617	$17,447

Commitments_And_Contingencies_1

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating leases	$3,204	$2,311
Supply commitments, printer assembly	77,623		56,620
Accrued liability recorded for earnouts	9,243		9,155
Estimated Amount Owed To Subsidiary Owners If Future Earning Levels Are Met	$8,872

Commitments_And_Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies (Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Balance at January 1	$8,872
Changes in redemption value		8,550
Currency translation adjustments		322
Balance at March 31,	$8,872	$8,872

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, AOCI	($24,406)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-20,567
Ending Balance, AOCI	-44,973
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, AOCI	-22,195
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-20,832
Ending Balance, AOCI	-43,027
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance, AOCI	-2,211
Other comprehensive income (loss)	265
Ending Balance, AOCI	($1,946)

Noncontrolling_Interests_Detai

Noncontrolling Interests (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Phenix Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	95.00%
Date of acquisition	15-Jul-13
Robtec [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	70.00%
Date of acquisition	25-Nov-14

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], Wuxi Easyway [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 02, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member] | Wuxi Easyway [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business acquisition, ownership percentage		65.00%
Subsequent event date	2-Apr-15