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Business Segment, Geographic Area, Product and Significant Customer Information - Net Revenues by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | $ 380,660 | $ 209,332 | $ 890,202 | $ 641,137
Vacuum & Analysis Division [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | 229,167 | $ 209,332 | 620,207 | $ 641,137
Light & Motion Division [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | $ 151,493 |  | $ 269,995 |

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