Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Summary of comprehensive income (loss)
Consolidated net income	$ 10.0	$ 5.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2.9	(29.6)
Pension liability adjustments	(0.1)	1.0
Other	0.3
Net comprehensive income (loss)	13.1	(22.9)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1.6	0.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bruker Corporation	$ 11.5	$ (23.2)