Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of comprehensive income
Consolidated net income	$ 6.3	$ 16.9	$ 33.1	$ 45.9
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(84.1)	37.6	(84.7)	12.3
Pension liability adjustments	1.1	(1.0)	1.0	0.7
Other			0.3
Net comprehensive income (loss)	(76.7)	53.5	(50.3)	58.9
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.8	0.3	2.5	1.0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bruker Corporation	$ (77.5)	$ 53.2	$ (52.8)	$ 57.9