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Fair Value Fair Value (Details Textual) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 02, 2021 USD ($)
2021 Acquisitions [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period | $ 88.9
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | NUMECA |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Estimated Technological Obsolescence Rate | 6.70%
Estimated Royalty Rate | 22.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | NUMECA | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Estimated Customer Retention Rate | 95.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | NUMECA | Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 10.50%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | NUMECA | Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 12.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Pointwise |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Estimated Technological Obsolescence Rate | 10.00%
Estimated Royalty Rate | 25.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Pointwise | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Estimated Customer Retention Rate | 95.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Pointwise | Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 10.50%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Pointwise | Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 12.00%

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