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Number of severance charges related to headcount reductions.

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Payment for severance cost.

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The loss recognized on termination of a contract.

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Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring and Other - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2026 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2025 USD ($) HeadCount	Jun. 28, 2026 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2025 USD ($) HeadCount
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring and other	$ 3,032	$ 2,372	$ 6,457	$ 16,887
Acquisition and divestiture expenses	1,500		3,200
Severance benefit and charges	$ 1,400	$ 2,300	$ 2,300	$ 13,700
Number of severance charges related to headcount reductions \| HeadCount		150		150
Contract termination charge				$ 1,200
Robotics
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance benefit and charges		$ 800		10,000
Severance payments		$ 3,900		8,100
Product Test
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Severance benefit and charges				2,100
Quantifi Photonics
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Acquisition and divestiture expenses				$ 1,600