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Revenue Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Thousands | Oct. 03, 2021 USD ($)
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Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | $ 99,057
2021 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | 4,428
2022 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | 6,293
2023 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | 6,128
2024 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | 5,938
2025 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | 5,758
Thereafter |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | $ 70,512

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