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Restructuring and Other - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Other Cost [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 2.8 | $ 0.2
Other charges related to duplicate facility costs | $ 2.1 | 0.7
Newport Corporation [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Other Cost [Line Items] |  |
Insurance reimbursement received |  | $ 0.5

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