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Restructurings - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 People	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012 People	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 2,464us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 1,364us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 343us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Approximate number of workforce reduction from the company's headcount	131us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfPositionsEliminated		84us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostNumberOfPositionsEliminated
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of facilities closing	1mksi_NumberOfClosedFacilities / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = stpr_CO
Proceeds from sale of building, net of commissions				$ 1,316mksi_ProceedsFromSaleOfBuildingNetOfCommissions / us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis = stpr_CO

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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