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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Research and Development [Abstract]

Summary of research and development

Research and development costs for the years 2023, 2022 and 2021 consists of:

(in millions)						2023						2022						2021
Product related research and development						$	573					$	500					$	440
Quality assurance						31						29						25
Research and development						$	604					$	529					$	465

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