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Business Segment, Geographic Area, Product and Significant Customer Information - Summary of Goodwill Associated with Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 199,703 | $ 192,381 | $ 150,909
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Manufacturing Capital Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 174,344 | 166,946 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Global Service [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 19,826 | 19,728 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Other [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | 6,228 | 6,228 |
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] | Foreign Currency Translation [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ (695) | $ (521) |

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