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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2026 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2025 EUR (€)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | $	$ 496		$ 1,355
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | $	478		$ 467
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments | $	$ 2
Frauscher Acquisition And Agreement To Acquire Dellner Couplers | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €				€ 1,290
Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €				€ 690
Dellner Couplers | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €		€ 600

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