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Restructuring and Other Related Charges Restructuring and Other Related Charges by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 19.0 | $ 22.1 | $ 24.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Professional Instrumentation [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 12.8 | 6.8 | 9.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Industrial Technologies [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 6.2 | $ 15.3 | $ 14.9

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