Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Business Segment, Geographic Area, Product and Significant Customer Information - Summary of Goodwill Associated with Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 590,502	$ 588,585	$ 199,703
Vacuum & Analysis [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	200,206	199,453
Light & Motion [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 390,296	$ 389,132