| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40501 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable - Balances (Details) (http://www.bruker.com/role/DisclosureAccountsReceivableBalancesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001109354 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accounts Receivable | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Accounts Receivable | ||
Trade accounts receivable | ||
Gross accounts receivable | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (7,900,000) | (9,100,000) |
Accounts receivable, net | 243,900,000 | 234,700,000 |