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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life |
Buildings and improvements | 15 to 50 years
Machinery and equipment | 3 to 12 years
Computer software | 3 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of useful life or lease term
In September 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase domestic production capacity of pipette tips and enhance manufacturing automation and logistics. The Company received $29.7 million of funding in 2022 and will receive $6.1 million in 2023, which offset capital expenditures. During the period ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $28.1 million of capital expenditures relating to this funding agreement. In accordance with ASU 2021-10: Government Assistance, the Company applies guidance within IAS 20 - Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure and accounts for the government agreement by reducing the cost of the asset within property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated balance sheets by the amount of the funds received.

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