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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
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. As of December 31, 2023, we have received the maximum allowable funding of $35.8 million related to the agreement, which offset associated capital expenditures. 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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