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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 | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | $ 480,757 | $ 325,861 | $ 917,910 | $ 509,542
Vacuum & Analysis [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | 309,819 | 207,359 | 587,803 | 391,040
Light & Motion [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net revenues | $ 170,938 | $ 118,502 | $ 330,107 | $ 118,502

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