200720062005
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid, Net of Cash Acquired539,000,000888,000,0001,293,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Gross546,000,000962,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Acquired7,000,00074,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, StatusPreliminary
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net552,000,000888,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables69,000,00076,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory79,000,00055,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets5,000,0008,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment68,000,00065,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Purchased Intangible Assets131,000,000282,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, In-process Research And Development1,000,00095,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities, Net of Other Assets115,000,000152,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liability12,000,00077,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount326,000,000536,000,000
Accuspray Application Technologies Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityAccuspray Application Technologies Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityManufacturer of spray paint equipment with a wide array of spray guns for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementFebruary 2007
PolyMask Corporation [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityPolyMask Corporation
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA joint venture between 3M and Sealed Air that produces protective films.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementFebruary 2007
Acolyte Biomedica LTD [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityAcolyte Biomedica Ltd.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Salisbury, U.K.-based provider of an automated microbial detection platform that aids in the rapid detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementFebruary 2007
E Wood Holdings PLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityE Wood Holdings PLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA North Yorkshire, UK-based manufacturer of high performance protective coatings for oil, gas, water, rail and automotive industries.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementMay 2007
Innovative Paper Technologies LLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityInnovative Paper Technologies LLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of inorganic-based technical papers, boards and laminates for a wide variety of high temperature applications.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementMay 2007
Powell LLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityPowell LLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA supplier of non-woven polyester mats for the electrical industry
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementMay 2007
Articulos de Papel DMS Chile [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityArticulos de Papel DMS Chile
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Santiago, Chile-based manufacturer of disposable surgical packs, drapes, gowns and kits.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementMay 2007
Diamond Productions Inc [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityDiamond Productions Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of superabrasive diamond and cubic boron nitride wheels and tools for dimensioning and finishing hard-to-grind materials in metalworking, woodworking and stone fabrication markets
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJune 2007
Rochford Thompson Equipment LTD[Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityRochford Thompson Equipment Ltd.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of optical character recognition passport readers used by airlines and immigration authorities, headquartered in Newbury, U.K.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJuly 2007
Neoplast Co. LTD [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityNeoplast Co. Ltd.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer/distributor of surgical tapes and dressings and first aid bandages for both the professional and consumer markets across the Asia Pacific region.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementAugust 2007
Abzil Industria e Comercio Ltda. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityAbzil Industria e Comercio Ltda.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of orthodontic products based in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2007
Venture Tape Corp. and Certain Related Entities [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityVenture Tape Corp. and certain related entities
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA global provider of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes based in Rockland, Mass.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2007
Macroworx Media Pvt Ltd. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Display and Graphics [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityMacroworx Media Pvt Ltd.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA software company that specializes in the design and development of digital signage solutions based in Bangalore, India.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2007
Lingualcare Inc [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityLingualcare Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Dallas-based orthodontic technology and services company offering the iBraces system, a customized, lingual orthodontic solution.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2007
Standard Abrasives [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityStandard Abrasives
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of coated abrasive specialties and non-woven abrasive products for the metalworking industry headquartered in Simi Valley, Ca.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementNovember 2007
Unifam Sp. z o.o. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityUnifam Sp. z o.o.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs based in Poland.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementNovember 2007
Bondo Corp. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityBondo Corp.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and consumer applications based in Atlanta, Ga.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementNovember 2007
Interchemall Dom. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Consumer and Office [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityInterchemall Dom.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA provider of household cleaning products based in Poland.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJanuary 2006
General Industrial Diamond Company Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityGeneral Industrial Diamond Company Inc., a U.S. operation
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA manufacturer of superabrasive grinding wheels, dressing tools and machines used to dimension and finish hard-to-grind materials in the industrial and commercial markets.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementMarch 2006
OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityOMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA provider of differentiated preventive dental products, solutions and support for dental professionals.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementApril 2006
ClozeX Medical LLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityClozeX Medical LLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA provider of unique skin closure devices to treat lacerations and close surgical incisions. The agreement gives 3M exclusive worldwide rights for the manufacturing and distribution of ClozeX Wound Closures.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementApril 2006
SBG (Software und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen) GmbH [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntitySBG (Software und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen) GmbH
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Berlin-based developer of software for managing diagnosis-related information in hospitals.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJune 2006
Pomp Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityPOMP Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Porto Alegre, Brazil-based provider of earplugs, eyewear and hand cream.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJune 2006
Pinnacle Distribution Concepts Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityPinnacle Distribution Concepts Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA leading transportation management system (TMS) provider specializing in the delivery of Web-based, "on-demand" solutions.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJuly 2006
SCC Products Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntitySCC Products Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityBased in Sanford, N.C., SCC Products Inc. is a provider of flexible static control packaging and workstation products for electronic devices.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJuly 2006
JJ Converting LLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityJJ Converting LLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityBased in Sanford, N.C., JJ Converting LLC is a producer of films used to make static control bags.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementJuly 2006
Archon Technologies Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Display and Graphics [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityArchon Technologies Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Denver, Colorado-based provider of enterprise software solutions for motor vehicle agencies.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementAugust 2006
Aerion Technologies [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityAerion Technologies
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Denver, Colorado-based maker of safety products, including heat stress monitors, thermal cameras and carbon monoxide detectors.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementAugust 2006
Credence Technologies Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityCredence Technologies Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Soquel, California-based provider of instruments and high-end monitoring equipment for electrostatic discharge control and electromagnetic compliance.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementSeptember 2006
Nylonge Corp. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Consumer and Office [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityNylonge Corp.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA global provider of household cleaning products, including cellulose sponges, scrub sponges and household wipes.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2006
NorthStar Chemicals Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityNorthStar Chemicals, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Cartersville, Georgia-based adhesive manufacturer.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2006
Global Beverage Group Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityGlobal Beverage Group Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Canadian-based provider of delivery management software solutions for the direct-store-delivery of consumer packaged goods.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementNovember 2006
Biotrace International PLC [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityBiotrace International PLC
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Bridgend, UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial microbiology products used in food processing safety, health care, industrial hygiene and defense applications.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementNovember 2006
Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products LTD [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityMahindra Engineering and Chemical Products LTD
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityAn India-based manufacturer of cable jointing kits and accessories.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementDecember 2006
SoftMed Systems Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntitySoftMed Systems Inc.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Maryland-based provider of health information management software and services that improve the workflow and efficiency of health care organizations.
CUNO Acquisition [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Industrial and Transportation [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityCUNO
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityCUNO is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of filtration products for the separation, clarification and purification of fluids and gases.
Business Acquisition, Reason for Acquisition3M and CUNO have complementary sets of filtration technologies, creating an opportunity to bring an even wider range of filtration solutions to customers around the world.
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementAugust 2, 2005
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of AcquisitionAugust 2, 2005
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid, Net of Cash Acquired1,266,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Gross1,294,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Acquired28,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred80,000,000
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price1,360,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net1,266,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables96,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory61,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment121,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Purchased Intangible Assets268,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets30,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities, Net of Other Assets104,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liability102,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Notes Payable and Long-term Debt80,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Liabilities16,000,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount992,000,000
Siemens Ultrasound Division's Flexible Circuit Manufacturing Line [ Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Electro and Communications [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntitySiemens Ultrasound division's flexible circuit manufacturing line, a U.S. operation.
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityThe acquired operation produces flexible interconnect circuits that provide electrical connections between components in electronics systems used primarily in the transducers of ultrasound machines.
Mercury Online Solutions Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Display and Graphics [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityMercury Online Solutions Inc., a U.S. operation
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityThe acquired operation provides hardware and software technologies and network management services for digital signage and interactive kiosk networks.
Security Printing and Systems Limit [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntitySecurity Printing and Systems Limited from authentos GmbH, Germany
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA producer of finished, personalized passports and secure cards.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementAugust 2006
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of AcquisitionAugust 2006
Brontes Technologies Inc. [Member]Business Acquisition Segment [Domain]Health Care [Member]Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired EntityBrontes Technologies Inc. (Brontes)
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired EntityA Lexington, Massachusetts-based developer of proprietary 3-D imaging technology for dental and orthodontic applications, for $95 million in cash. Brontes was a "development stage enterprise" that did not yet have revenues from its principal operations and the technology acquired did not have any alternative future use.
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired100.00%
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition AgreementOctober 2006
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of AcquisitionOctober 2006
Research and Development in Process95,000,000
Research and Development in Process, Impact per Diluted Share0.13