Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Summary of comprehensive income
Consolidated net income	$ 16.8	$ 23.3	$ 26.8	$ 29.0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3.5)	4.3	(0.6)	(25.3)
Pension liability adjustments		0.7	(0.1)	1.7
Other			0.3
Net comprehensive income	13.3	28.3	26.4	5.4
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.5	0.4	2.1	0.7
Comprehensive income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$ 12.8	$ 27.9	$ 24.3	$ 4.7