Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Non-U.S. government securities
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Municipal securities
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes
Commercial Paper Corporate Bonds And Medium Term Notes [Member]
Commercial paper corporate bonds and medium term notes [Member]
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Publicly traded equity securities
Publicly Traded Equity Securities [Member]
Publicly Traded Equity Securities.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial assets/liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Investment securities
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange derivative assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in statement of operations
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Short Term And Long Term Investments
Short Term And Long Term Investments [Member]
Short term and Long term investments Member.
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Income, Categories [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Equity investments in privately-held companies
Equity Investments In Privately Held Companies [Member]
Equity investments in privately-held companies Member.
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Fair value of level one and level two transfers amount
Fair Value Of Level One And Level Two Transfers Amount
Fair value of level one and level two transfers amount.
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Impairments of investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Long-term debt value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Change in projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Curtailments Settlements And Special Termination Benefits
Defined benefit plan, curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits.
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Plan amendments and business combinations
Defined Benefit Plan Business Combinations And Plan Amendment Benefit Obligation
Defined benefit plan business combinations and plan amendment benefit obligation.
Ending projected benefit obligation
Ending accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Change in plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Divestitures, settlements and business combinations
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Settlements and Business Combinations
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Settlements and Business Combinations
Ending fair value of plan assets
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Noncurrent asset
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Current liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Estimated amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal period
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Prior service cost credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service cost (credit)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Tokyo Electron Limited
Tokyo Electron Limited [Member]
Tokyo Electron Limited [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Termination Fee
Business Combination, Termination Fee
Business Combination, Termination Fee
Changes in benefit obligations and plan assets including post-retirement benefits
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Activity in Level 3 instruments
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net benefit costs and assumptions used
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Total segment
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate and unallocated costs
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments [Member]
Certain items associated with terminated business combination
Costs Associated with Business Combination [Member]
Costs Associated with Business Combination [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination
Gain on Sale of Facility [Member]
Gain on Sale of Facility [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Increases
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Decreases
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Ending balance
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Customer service spares
Other Inventories, Spare Parts, Net of Reserves
Other Inventories, Spare Parts, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total Inventories
Inventory, Net
Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods
Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods
Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods.
Evaluation inventory
Inventory, Finished Goods, Evaluation Inventory, Net of Reserves
Inventory, Finished Goods, Evaluation Inventory, Net of Reserves.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Silicon Systems
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Silicon Systems Group.
Applied Global Services
Applied Global Services [Member]
Applied Global Services.
Display
Display [Member]
Display.
Energy and Environmental Solutions
Energy And Environmental Solutions [Member]
Energy And Environmental Solutions Member.
Total Segment
Total Segment [Member]
Total Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net Sales
Revenue, Net
Operating Income (Loss)
Depreciation/ Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Segment Assets
Assets
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Marketable securities
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Provision
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Recoveries
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Time period for hedging of foreign currency transactions
Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge
Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Loss on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, Loss
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2012 Global Restructuring Plan
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan
EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Others
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance and other employee-related costs
Employee Severance and Other Employee-related Costs [Member]
Employee Severance and Other Employee-related Costs [Member]
Inventory-related Charges
Inventory-related Charges [Member]
Inventory-related Charges [Member]
Restructuring charge
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Cost incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring charges and asset impairments
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Excluding Impairments of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Excluding Impairments of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Restructuring charges and asset impairments
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Settlement and curtailment loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Loss (Gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Loss (Gain)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Weighted average assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Future estimated amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans, Other than Share-based Compensation [Text Block]
Contract cancellation and other costs
Contract Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Contract Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Provision for restructuring reserves
Restructuring Charges
Consumption of reserves
Restructuring Reserve, Amount Consumed
Restructuring Reserve, Amount Consumed.
Adjustment of restructuring reserves
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Ending Balance
Total fixed income securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Cash
Cash
Cash equivalents:
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Non-U.S. government securities
Non-US Government Agencies Securities, at Carrying Value
Non-US Government Agencies Securities, at Carrying Value
Municipal securities
Municipal Debt Securities, at Carrying Value
Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes
Commercial Paper, at Carrying Value
Total Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Total Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term and long-term investments:
Short-term and Long-term Investments [Abstract]
Short-term and Long-term Investments [Abstract]
Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Equity investments in privately-held companies
Cost Method Investments
Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments [Abstract]
Cost
Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost
Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost.
Gross Unrealized Gains
Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Investments, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Investments, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Losses
Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Investments, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Investments, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated Fair Value
Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value
Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Warranty, Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial assets/liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research, development and engineering
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Marketing and selling
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract]
n/a
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Purchased Technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other Current Assets
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total Other Current Assets
Other Assets, Including Deferred Tax Assets, Prepaid Expense, and Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Other Assets, Including Deferred Tax Assets, Prepaid Expense, and Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Other current assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Customer deposits and deferred revenue
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue [Table Text Block]
Customer deposits and deferred revenue.
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Operating Segments
Shared facilities and information technology assets
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization
Balance Sheet Detail
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current and non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Customer deposits and deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of facilities
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities
Proceeds from common stock issuances and others, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Other Issuances, Net
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock and Other Issuances, Net
Common stock repurchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments of dividends to stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents — end of year
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash payments for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Cash refunds from income taxes
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Cash payments for interest
Interest Paid, Net
Asset Impairments
Asset Impairments [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Weight of discounted cash flow method
Goodwill Impairment Test, Weight of Discounted Cash Flow Method
Goodwill Impairment Test, Weight of Discounted Cash Flow Method
Weight of guideline company method
Goodwill Impairment Test, Weight of Guideline Company Method
Goodwill Impairment Test, Weight of Guideline Company Method
Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Accumulated goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Change in gross carrying amount of the amortized intangible assets
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied's consolidated totals
Reconciliations Of Depreciation And Amortization Expense To Company Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to applied consolidated.
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to Applied's consolidated totals
Reconciliations Of Capital Expenditures To Company Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliations of capital expenditures to applied consolidated.
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Gain (loss) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Defined and postretirement benefit plans
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range $3.36 - $9.99
Range One [Member]
Range one.
Range $10.00 - $15.06
Range Two [Member]
Range two.
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options Outstanding And Exercisable [Abstract]
Options outstanding and exercisable.
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollar per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollar per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Beginning of Period [Abstract]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollar per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options Exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollar per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research, Development and Engineering Costs
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales and Value Added Taxes
Sales And Value Added Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Sales and value added taxes.
Warranty
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Finite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock, Policy
Treasury Stock, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury Stock, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Gross.
Industry Segment Operations
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Insurance contracts
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance contracts.
Other Investments
Other Investments [Member]
Cash
Cash [Member]
Plan assets — allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2021-2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Due in one year or less, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after one through five years, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
No single maturity date, Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt and Equity Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt and Equity Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Investments maturities amortized, Cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after one through five years, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
No single maturity date, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt and Equity Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt and Equity Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Investments maturities, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Changes in the warranty reserves
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Provisions for warranty
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Consumption of reserves
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Ending balance
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Other debt
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2.650% Senior Notes Due 2016
Two Point Six Five Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due2016 Interest Payable June15 And December15 [Member]
Two Point Six Five Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2016, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
7.125% Senior Notes Due 2017
Seven Point One Two Five Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due2017 Interest Payable April15 And October15 [Member]
Seven Point One Two Five Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017, Interest Payable April 15 and October 15 [Member]
2.625% Senior Notes Due 2020
Two Point Six Two Five Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Two Point Six Two Five Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
4.300% Senior Notes Due 2021
Four Point Three Zero Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due2021 Interest Payable June15 And December15 [Member]
Four Point Three Zero Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2021, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
3.900% Senior Notes Due 2025
Three Point Nine Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Three Point Nine Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
5.100% Senior Notes Due 2035
Five Point One Zero Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2035 [Member]
Five Point One Zero Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2035 [Member]
5.850% Senior Notes Due 2041
Five Point Eight Five Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due2041 Interest Payable June15 And December15 [Member]
Five Point Eight Five Zero Percent Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2041, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of debt
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Short-term debt:
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Other debt
Other Short-term Borrowings
Total short-term debt
Short-term Debt
Long-term debt:
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Principal amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Total unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Total debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Effective Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized net gain on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in unrealized net loss on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in defined and postretirement benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in cumulative translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Weighted Average Assumptions Used for ESPP Granted
Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Of Purchase Rights Under Espp
Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Of Purchase Rights Under Espp
Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Of Purchase Rights Under ESPP.
Operating Cycle1
Operating Cycle1
Operating Cycle1
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Financial Guarantee
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Wholly owned foreign subsidiary
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Total rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Products warranty period, General
Standard Product Warranty Period
Standard Product Warranty Period
Maximum potential amount of future payments for letters of credit or other guarantee instruments
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Parent guarantees to banks
Guarantor Obligations, Parent Guarantees Made to Banks
Guarantor Obligations, Parent Guarantees Made to Banks.
Number of employees acquitted
Number of Employees Acquitted
Number of Employees Acquitted
Number of employees found guilty
Number of Employees Found Guilty
Number of Employees Found Guilty
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Table]
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Table]
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Table]
Intangible Assets
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived
Total
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Entity-Wide Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Member]
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Member]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited [Member]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited [Member]
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, Shares
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax benefit (detriment), shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax benefit (detriment)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock repurchases, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Common stock repurchases
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Ending Balance, Shares
Ending Balance
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of purchased technology and intangible assets
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Finite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Summary of amortization expense
Schedule Of Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortization expense.
Schedule of categories amortization expense was charged to
Schedule Of Categories Amortization Expense Was Charged To [Table Text Block]
Schedule of categories amortization expense was charged to.
Future estimated amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE
ISRAEL
ISRAEL
ITALY
ITALY
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
KOREA
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Research, carried over until exhausted
Research, Carried Over Until Exhausted [Member]
Research, Carried Over Until Exhausted [Member]
Research, carried over the next fifteen years
Research, Carried Over The Next Fifteen Years [Member]
Research, Carried Over The Next Fifteen Years [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Statutory U.S. federal tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Foreign statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Foreign Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Foreign Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Tax holiday benefit
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Tax holiday benefit per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share
Undistributed earnings from foregin subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax credit carryforward, term
Tax Credit Carryforward, Term
Tax Credit Carryforward, Term
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax benefits allocated directly to stockholders' equity
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options
Income tax penalties and interest expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact adjustment to other tax accounts
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Adjustments to Tax Accounts
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Adjustments to Tax Accounts
Income tax refund
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Income tax expense (benefit) from settlement with tax authorities
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Settlement with Tax Authorities
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) from Settlement with Tax Authorities
Tax refunds
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Payments for tax settlements
Payments for Tax Settlements
Payments for Tax Settlements
Savings and Retirement Plan
Savings and Retirement Plan [Member]
Savings and Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Executive Deferred Compensation Plans
Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Employee Bonus Plans
Employee Bonus Plans [Abstract]
Employee Bonus Plans [Abstract]
Charges to expense under Employee bonus plans
Defined Bonus Plan Cost Recognized
Defined bonus plan cost recognized.
Employee Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Savings and Retirement Plan [Abstract]
Employee Savings and Retirement Plan [Abstract]
Employer matching contribution, percent of match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Employer matching contribution, percent of match, second tier
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Second Tier
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Second Tier
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay, second tier
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay, Second Tier
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay, Second Tier
Percentage vested in matching contribution account for participants employed after January 1, 2010
Defined Benefit Plan Matching Contribution Vesting Percentage
Defined benefit plan matching contribution vesting percentage.
401(K) Matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
401(K) Matching contributions forfeited
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution, Forfeited Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution, Forfeited Amount
Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Post-Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Post-Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Minimum age limit for medical and vision benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Minimum Age Limit for Medical and Vision Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Minimum Age Limit for Medical and Vision Benefits
Minimum years of service plus ages for medical and vision benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Minimum Age Plus Years of Service Limit for Medical and Vision Benefits
Minimum age limit for postretirement medical plans with prescription drug benefits.
Liability under pension and other post retirement plan
Company contributions expected for next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Executive Deferred Compensation Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Number of unfunded plans
Deferred Compensation, Number of Unfunded Plans
Deferred Compensation, Number of Unfunded Plans
Amounts payable under EDCP
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Shares of common stock repurchased (in shares)
Cost of stock repurchased
Average price paid per share (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land and improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Building and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment
Furniture, Fixtures, and Other Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures, and Other Equipment [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Gross property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation
Depreciation
Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Net sales
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net income (loss)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Ending Balance
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Number.
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning of Period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Ending Balance (in dollars per share)
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected to Vest Fair Value.
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Contractual Term [Abstract]
Contractual Term Abstract.
Weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term.
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate intrinsic value.
End of the period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Intrinsic Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options intrinsic value.
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Potentially dilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of products sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research, development and engineering
Research and Development Expense
Marketing and selling
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Loss (gain) on derivatives associated with terminated business combination
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) from Terminated Business Combination
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) from Terminated Business Combination
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest and other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Cash and investments
Investments and Cash
Allowance for bad debts
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Common property, plant and equipment
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue Abstract
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue Abstract.
Customer deposits
Customer Deposits, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Customer Deposits And Deferred Revenue, Current
Customer deposits and deferred revenue.
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted and assumed in Varian acquisition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Canceled and forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Ending Balance
Exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted and assumed in Varian acquisition (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Canceled and forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Ending Balance (in dollars per share)
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Components of income from operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Components of the provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S.
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current provision for income taxes
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S.
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision (benefit) for income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Reconciliation between the statutory U.S.federal income tax rate to actual effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate
Resolutions from prior years’ income tax filings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Research and other tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
U.S. domestic production deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Acquisition costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Acquisition Costs, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Acquisition Costs, Percent
Goodwill impairment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Percent
Share-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Inventory reserves and basis difference
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Installation and warranty reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves and Installation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves and Installation
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Tax credits and net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred tax assets tax credits and net operating loss.
Deferred compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Other
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Fixed assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Fixed assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Undistributed foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Foreign exchange
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Foreign Exchange
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Foreign Exchange
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Net Abstract
Deferred tax assets and liabilities net.
Current deferred tax asset
Non-current deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Non-current deferred tax liability
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapses of statutes of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Increases in tax positions for current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Increases in tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases in tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Total fair value of stock options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Cash received from stock option exercises
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Actual tax benefit realized from options exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Equity [Table]
Equity [Table]
Equity [Table]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Employee Stock
Employee Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Restricted stock awards.
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance Shares/Performance Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Certain Executive Officers
Certain Executive Officers [Member]
Certain Executive Officers [Member]
Declared Dividend [Axis]
Declared Dividend [Axis]
Declared Dividend.
Declared Dividend [Domain]
Declared Dividend [Domain]
Declared Dividend.
First Quarter Dividend
First Quarter Dividend [Member]
First Quarter Dividend.
Second Quarter Dividend
Second Quarter Dividend [Member]
Second Quarter Dividend.
Third Quarter Dividend
Third Quarter Dividend [Member]
Third Quarter Dividend.
Fourth Quarter Dividend
Fourth Quarter Dividend [Member]
Fourth Quarter Dividend.
Equity [Line Items]
Equity [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Equity [Table]
Stock Repurchase Program
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Period in force
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Dividends
Dividends [Abstract]
Cash dividend declared (usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Payments of dividends
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Number of employee stock purchase plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plans Numbers
Number of employee stock purchase plans.
Total unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Stock Options
Stock Options [Abstract]
Stock Options [Abstract]
Stock options scheduled to be vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Stock options scheduled to expire
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Options granted
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Abstract]
Additional performance-based awards expected
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Award conversion ratio to common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Conversion Ratio
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Conversion Ratio
Tax benefit realized
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit Realized From Other Than Stock Option
Employee service share based compensation tax benefit realized from other than stock option.
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plans [Abstract]
Employee Stock Purchase Plans [Abstract]
Purchase price of common stock, percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Purchase period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Purchase Period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Purchase Period
Number of shares issued under the ESPP
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
Taiwan
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
China
CHINA
Korea
Japan
JAPAN
Europe
Europe [Member]
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia [Member]
Southeast Asia.
Total outside United States
Outside North America [Member]
Outside North America.
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets:
Long-Lived Assets
Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes
Factored Accounts Receivable
Factored Accounts Receivable
Discounted letters of credit
Discounted Letters of Credit Program
Discounted Letters of Credit Program.
Components of the restructuring and asset impairment
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and asset impairment charges by segment
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]
Changes in restructuring reserves related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Summary of cash, cash equivalents and investments
Summary of Cash Cash Equivalents And Investments [Table Text Block]
Summary of cash cash equivalents and investments.
Contractual maturities of investments
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock repurchases
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Share Based Compensation And Related Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]
Share-based compensation and related tax benefits.
Effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Weighted average assumptions used for stock options granted and assumed
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Information with repsect to stock options
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]
Restricted stock units and restricted stock activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Significant valuation assumptions in relation to ESPP
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Defined and Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Ending balance
Future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Changes in the warranty reserves
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Corporate Unallocated
Corporate and Other [Member]
Future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Commercial Paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Available revolving credit agreement
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Amount outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Commercial paper program amount
Commercial Paper, Program Amount
Commercial Paper, Program Amount
Repurchase amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Loss on repurchase of debt instrument
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based compensation
Tax benefit recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment
Equipment [Member]
Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Land improvements
Land Improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Term of amortization
Term Of Amortization
Term of amortization.
Intangible assets estimated useful lives
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Long-term investments
Long-term Investments
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net
Deferred income taxes and other assets
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current and Debt, Current
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current and Debt, Current
Customer deposits and deferred revenue
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Preferred stock: $.01 par value per share; 1 shares authorized; no shares issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock: $.01 par value per share; 2,500 shares authorized; 1,160 and 1,221 shares outstanding at 2015 and 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock: 793 and 717 shares at 2015 and 2014, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Debt Outstanding
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair value of plan of assets
Tax benefit (detriment) included in issuance under stock plans
Tax Benefits (Detriment) Included In Issuance Under Stock Plans
Tax benefits (detriment) included in issuance under stock plans.
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Capital expenditures
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Compensation and employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Dividends payable
Dividends Payable, Current
Other accrued taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
Components of income from operations before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Components of the provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Effective income tax rate continuing operations tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of valuation allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
A reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Gains and Losses on Investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Gross realized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross realized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Borrowing Facilities and Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Actual return on plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets [Abstract]
Relating to assets still held at reporting date
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Purchases, sales, settlements, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Currency impact