1001 - Document - Cover Page
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1002 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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1003 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)
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1004 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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1005 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
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1006 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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1007 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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999001 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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999002 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition
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999003 - Disclosure - Inventories
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999004 - Disclosure - Acquisitions
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999005 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles
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999006 - Disclosure - Debt
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999007 - Disclosure - Income Taxes
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999008 - Disclosure - Litigation
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999009 - Disclosure - Leases
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999010 - Disclosure - Other Commitments and Contingencies
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999011 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share
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999012 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
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999013 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information
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999014 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
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999015 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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999016 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition (Tables)
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999017 - Disclosure - Inventories (Tables)
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999018 - Disclosure - Acquisitions (Tables)
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999019 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)
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999020 - Disclosure - Debt (Tables)
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999021 - Disclosure - Leases (Tables)
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999022 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share (Tables)
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999023 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
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999024 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information (Tables)
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999025 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)
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999026 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Roll Forward (Detail)
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999027 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail)
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999028 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value of Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (Detail)
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999029 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value of Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts (Parenthetical) (Detail)
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999030 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Gains (Losses) on Foreign Exchange Contracts (Detail)
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999031 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Activity of Company's Accrued Warranty Liability (Detail)
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999032 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail)
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999033 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Summary of Activity of the Company's Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances (Detail)
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999034 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Estimated Amount of Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances (Detail)
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999035 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Estimated Amount of Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances (Detail) Alternate
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999036 - Disclosure - Inventories - Inventory, Net of Reserves (Detail)
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999037 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary of the total consideration paid (Detail)
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999038 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Schedule Of Number Of Diluted Shares (Detail)
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999039 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail)
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999040 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary Of Allocation Of The Purchase Price (Detail)
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999041 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary Of The Purchase Price Allocated To The Intangible Assets Acquired And The Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)
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999042 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Schedule Of Fair Value Allocated To The Property, Plant And Equipment, Net Acquired (Detail)
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999043 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary Of Unaudited Pro Forma Information (Detail)
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999044 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Additional Information (Detail)
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999045 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Reconciliation of Goodwill by Business Segment (Detail)
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999046 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail)
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999047 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense (Details)
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999048 - Disclosure - Debt - Additional Information (Detail)
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999049 - Disclosure - Debts - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail)
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999050 - Disclosure - Debt - Summary of Outstanding Debt (Detail)
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999051 - Disclosure - Debt - Summary of Outstanding Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)
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999052 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)
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999053 - Disclosure - Litigation - Additional Information (Detail)
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999054 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Company's right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities (Detail)
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999055 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Undiscounted future minimum rents payable (Detail)
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999056 - Disclosure - Leases - Additional Information (Detail)
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999057 - Disclosure - Other Commitments and Contingencies Additional Information (Detail)
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999058 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)
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999059 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share - Earnings Per Share Reconciliation (Detail)
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999060 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail)
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999061 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)
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999062 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information - Summary of Net Revenues for Company's Products and Services (Detail)
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999063 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information - Summary of Geographic Revenues Information (Detail)
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999064 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information - Summary of Net Revenues for the Company Recognized at a Point in Time Versus Over Time (Detail)
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999065 - Disclosure - Business Segment Information - Summary of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Detail)
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1008 - Statement - Acquisitions - Summary Of Allocation Of The Purchase Price (Detail) Alternate 1
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1009 - Statement - Acquisitions - Summary Of Allocation Of The Purchase Price (Detail) Alternate 2
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Cover [Abstract]
Document Period End Date
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Registrant Name
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Document Transition Report
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Interactive Data Current
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventory, Net
Inventories
Total inventories
Other Assets, Current
Other current assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Business acquisition, goodwill, not deductible for tax purposes
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Assets
Total assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating lease assets
Total lease assets
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Notes Payable, Current
Notes payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued employee compensation
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued income taxes
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued warranty
Balance at Beginning of Period
Balance at End of Period
Other Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Deferred revenue and customer advances
Unfulfilled performance obligations expected to be recognized
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities - current
current operating lease liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Long-term portion of retirement benefits
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Long-term income tax liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities - long-term
Long Term Deferred Tax Liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liabilities.
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued at July 4, 2026 and December 31, 2025
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 400,000 shares authorized, 201,881 and 163,162 shares issued, 98,225 and 59,549 shares outstanding at July 4, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Fair value of Company common stock issued
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury stock, at cost, 103,656 and 103,613 shares at July 4, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6, 7 and 10)
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value per share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value per share
Company common stock price
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Number of shares of Company common stock issued to BD common stockholders
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Treasury stock, shares
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product [Member]
Product [Member]
Service [Member]
Service [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract]
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Costs and operating expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Research and Development Expense
Research and development expenses
Amortization of Acquisition Costs
Purchased intangibles amortization
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and operating expenses
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Total net revenues
Total revenues
Total revenues, net
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating (loss) income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other expense, net
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Investment Income, Interest
Interest income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
(Loss) income before income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Net (loss) income
Net (loss) income
Net loss/income per basic common share, Net Income (Numerator)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net (loss) income per basic common share
Net loss/income per basic common share, Per Share Amount
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted-average number of basic common shares
Net loss/income per basic common share, Weighted-Average Shares (Denominator)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net (loss) income per diluted common share
Net loss/income per diluted common share, Per Share Amount
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average number of diluted common shares and equivalents
Number of fully diluted shares of Company common stock immediately prior to the BDS Business Acquisition
Number of fully diluted shares of Company common stock immediately prior to the BDS Business Acquisition
Net loss/income per diluted common share, Weighted-Average Shares (Denominator)
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment and Tax
Retirement liability adjustment before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Amounts reclassified to other income, net
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Retirement liability adjustment before income taxes
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Retirement liability adjustment, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Amounts Reclassified To Other Income Net Income Tax Benefit
Income tax benefit
Other comprehensive income loss amounts reclassified to other income net income tax benefit.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Amounts reclassified to interest income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Income tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments before income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments before reclassifications
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive (loss) income
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from debt issuances
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payments on debt
Payments on debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Proceeds from stock plans
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchases of treasury shares
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
(Payments for) proceeds from derivative contracts
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of debt issuance costs
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Additions to property, plant, equipment and software capitalization
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Changes In Cash Acquired In Business Acquisition
Cash acquired in business acquisition
Changes in cash acquired in business acquisition.
Proceeds From Change In Deposit Assets Related To Deferred Close Entities
Change in deposit asset, related to deferred close entities
Proceeds from change in deposit assets related to deferred close entities.
Investments in unaffiliated companies, net
Investments in unaffiliated companies, net
Proceeds Payments Of Equity Investments
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income taxes
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization Of Acquisition Related Inventory And Fixed Assets Step Up
Amortization of acquisition-related inventory and fixed assets step-up recognized
Amortization of acquisition related inventory and fixed assets step up.
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase in other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Decrease in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities
Contract with Customer, Asset, Increase (Decrease) for Contract Acquired in Business Combination
Increase in deferred revenue and customer advances
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Decrease in other liabilities
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Non-cash investing activities related to the BDS Business Acquisition:
Stock Issued
Fair value of Waters common stock issued
Estimated Net Working Capital Adjustment
Estimated net working capital adjustment
Estimated net working capital adjustment.
Notes Payable And Debt Assumed
Notes payable and debt assumed
Notes payable and debt assumed.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance, shares
Ending Balance, shares
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock for Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Issuance of common stock for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of common stock for stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Issuance of common stock for stock options exercised, shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury stock
Treasury stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Share issuance for acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Share issuance for acquisition, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Business Combination [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Litigation Settlement [Abstract]
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Litigation
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Commitments and Contingencies
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Segment Information
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Transactions
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product Warranty Costs
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
Risk and Uncertainities Policy [Policy Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties
Disclosure of accounting policy for risk and uncertainities.
Deferred Close Businesses Interim Operating Agreement [Text Block]
Deferred Close Businesses & Interim Operating Agreement
Deferred close businesses & interim operating agreement
Restructuring [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring
Restructuring.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts And Sales Returns Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity of Company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns roll forward.
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Summary of Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Cross-Currency Swap Agreements
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Gains (Losses) on Foreign Exchange Contracts
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity of Company's Accrued Warranty Liability
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity of Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amount of Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Inventory, Net of Reserves
Disclosure Of Business Combination Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed Table Text Block
Summary of business combination assets acquired liabilities assumed
Disclosure of business combination assets acquired liabilities assumed.
Business Combination, Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of details of the purchase price allocated to the intangible assets acquired and the estimated useful lives
Schedule Of Fair Value Allocated To The Property Plant And Equipment Of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Allocated To The Property Plant And Equipment Of Business Combination
Schedule of fair value allocated to the property plant and equipment of business combination.
Schedule Of Number Of Diluted Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Number Of Diluted Shares
Schedule of number of diluted shares.
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest [Table Text Block]
Summary of the total consideration paid
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Goodwill by Business Segment
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Outstanding Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Right-of-Use Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities
Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Undiscounted Future Minimum Rents Payable
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Revenues for Company's Products and Services
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Summary of Geographic Revenues Information
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Revenues for the Company Recognized at a Point in Time Versus Over Time
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Summary of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies.
Additional Cash and Cash Equivalent Related Text
Cash equivalents description
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Fair value of fixed interest rate debt
Description of Foreign Currency Exposure
Foreign currency exposure
Description of Foreign Currency Derivative Activities
Maturity period of foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Notional value, derivative asset
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock repurchase program remaining amount authorized for future purchases
Concentration Risk Threshold Percentage
Concentration percentage
Concentration risk threshold percentage.
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent
Related Party Tax Expense, Due from Affiliates, Current
Related Party Tax Expense, Due from Affiliates, Current
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Fixed interest rate.
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Variable Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments Held In Currencies Other Than US Dollars [Member]
Held In Currencies Other Than Us Dollars [Member]
Investments held in currencies other than US dollars.
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Foreign Subsidiary [Member]
Held By Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Held by foreign subsidiary.
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Related To Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Related to Vesting of Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Related to vesting of restricted stock units.
January 2019 Program [Member]
January 2019 Program [Member]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Stock Repurchase Program [Axis]
Stock Repurchase Program [Domain]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
BDS Business [Member]
Waters Corporation [Member]
Waters [Member]
Biosciences Diagnostic Solutions [Member]
BDS [Member]
Biosciences And Diagnostic Solutions [Member]
Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Additions
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Deductions and Other
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Currency Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Interest rate swaps cash flow hedges.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
401(k) Restoration Plan assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Fair value, derivative liabilities
Fair value, derivative liability
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Fair value, derivative asset
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Statement Of Financials Position Location Balance [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Information by location in statement of financial position line item where disaggregated cumulative balance is reported.
Statement Of Financials Position Location Balance [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Information by location in statement of financial position line item where disaggregated cumulative balance is reported.
Other Current Asset [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other current assets.
Other Current Liabilities On Exchange [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other current liabilities.
Other Asset [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets
Interest Rate On Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest rate on other liabilities.
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Notional value, derivative liability
Other Comprehensive Income Balance Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other comprehensive income balance location.
Other Comprehensive Income Balance Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet [Axis]
Balance Sheet [Domain]
Other Liabilities Non Current [Member]
Other Liabilities Current [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Realized Gain Loss On Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded In Earnings Net
Realized losses on closed contracts
Aggregate impact of foreign currency derivatives closed during the period on earnings for the period.
Unrealized Gain Loss On Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded In Earnings Net
Unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts
Aggregate impact of foreign currency derivatives that remain open at the end of the period on earnings for the period.
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Cumulative net pre-tax losses
Derivative, Gain on Derivative
Interest earned
Income Statement Location One [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location One [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Cost of sales [Member]
Interest Income Earned [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Interest income earned.
Unrealized Gains Losses on Open Contracts [Member]
Unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts [Member]
Unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts.
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Accruals for Warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Settlements Made
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase from Business Combination
Acquisitions
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Revenue Recognition [Table]
Others Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Long-term operating lease liabilities [Member]
Others noncurrent liabilities.
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenue recognition.
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue and customer advances
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Liability
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Recognition of revenue included in balance at beginning of the period
Contract with Customer, Liability, Change in Timeframe, Performance Obligation Satisfied, Revenue Recognized
Revenue deferred during the period, net of revenue recognized
Deferred Revenue Acquired
Deferred revenue acquired
Deferred revenue acquired.
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Unfulfilled performance obligations expected to be recognized period
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Current And Noncurrent
Unfulfilled performance obligations expected to be recognized
Revenue remaining performance obligation current and noncurrent.
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Work in progress
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory Fair Value Step Up Amount
Inventory fair value step up amount
Inventory fair value step up amount.
Inventory, Noncurrent, Fair Value Disclosure
Inventory, noncurrent, fair value
Summary of the total consideration paid [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest [Table]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest [Line Items]
Financing fees paid
Financing fees paid on behalf of SpinCo
Financing fees paid
Fair Value Of Share Based Compensation Awards Issued
Fair value of share-based compensation awards issued to SpinCo Business Employees related to pre-combination services
Fair value of share based compensation awards issued.
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Total BDS Business Acquisition consideration
Aggregate consideration paid for acquird entity
Net consideration
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
SpinCo Make Whole Awards
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest, Share Issued, Number of Shares
Number of shares of Company common stock issued to BD shareholders as a result of the BDS Business Acquisition
Number of shares issuance
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Share issuance ratio
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units
Number of shares of Company common stock issued upon conversion of Company equity awards
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Number of shares of Company common stock issued and outstanding (excluding Company common stock held in treasury)
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Before Tax
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Before Tax
Business acquisitions pro forma net income loss before tax.
Decrease In Net Working Capital Measurement Period Adjustment
Decrease in net working capital measurement period adjustment
Decrease in net working capital measurement period adjustment.
Goodwill Increase From Deferred Tax Measurement Period Adjustment
Goodwill increase from deferred tax measurement period adjustment
Goodwill increase from deferred tax measurement period adjustment.
Decrease In Long Term Net Assets Measurement Period Adjustment
Decrease in long term net assets measurement period adjustment
Decrease in long term net assets measurement period adjustment.
Goodwill, Measurement Period Adjustment
Goodwill, measurement period adjustment
Prepaid Consideration For Deferred Close Businesses
Prepaid consideration for deferred close businesses
Prepaid consideration for deferred close businesses.
Debt Assumed In Business Combination
Debt Assumed In Business Combination
Debt Assumed In Business Combination.
Contingent Warranty Obligations Recognized In Business Combination
Contingent Warranty Obligations Recognized In Business Combination
Contingent Warranty Obligations Recognized In Business Combination.
Compensation Expense, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold
Compensation Expense, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold
Goodwill Deductible For Tax Purpose Of Waters Advanced Diagnostics
Goodwill Deductible For Tax Purpose Of Waters Advanced Diagnostics
Goodwill deductible for tax purpose of waters advanced diagnostics.
Goodwill Deductible For Tax Purpose Of Waters Biosciences
Goodwill Deductible For Tax Purpose Of Waters Biosciences
Goodwill deductible for tax purpose of waters biosciences.
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Transaction Related Costs
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Revenue
Waters Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition Cash Paid [Axis]
Business Acquisition Cash Paid
Business Acquisition Timing Of Cash Paid [Domain]
Business Acquisition Timing Of Cash Paid
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transaction [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transaction [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Analytical Sciences Materials [Member]
Advanced Diagnostics [Member]
Biosciences [Member]
Disclosure Of Business Combination Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed [Table]
Disclosure of business combination assets acquired liabilities assumed.
Disclosure Of Business Combination Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed [Line Items]
Disclosure of business combination assets acquired liabilities assumed.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Net Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest, Fair Value Method
BDS Business Acquisition Consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Identifiable Net Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability [Abstract]
Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Tax Liability
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other current and noncurrent liabilities
Other current and non-current liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other current and non-current liabilities.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Operating Lease Liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Operating Lease Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred revenue and customer advances
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Note Payable And Debt
Notes payable and debt
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities note payable and debt.
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset [Abstract]
Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Total
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Operating Lease Assets
Operating lease assets
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed operating lease assets.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Intangible assets
Amount
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other current and noncurrent assets
Other current and non-current assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Other current and non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Tangible and Intangible Assets, Excluding Cash
Less: Prepaid deposit asset for Deferred Close Businesses
Business Combination, Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Table]
Trade name Diagnostics [Member]
Trade name – Diagnostics
Trade name Biosciences [Member]
Trade name – Biosciences
Customer Relationships Diagnostics [Member]
Customer relationships – Diagnostics
Customer relationships diagnostics.
Customer Relationships Biosciences [Member]
Customer relationships – Biosciences
Customer relationships biosciences.
Developed Technology Diagnostics [Member]
Developed technology – Diagnostics
Developed technology diagnostics.
Developed Technology Biosciences [Member]
Developed technology – Biosciences
Developed Technology Biosciences.
Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Weighted-Average Life
Schedule Of Fair Value Allocated To The Property Plant And Equipment Of Business Combination [Table]
Schedule of fair value allocated to the property plant and equipment of business combination table.
Land Improvements [Member]
Land and land improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Production And Other Equipment [Member]
Production and other equipment
Production and other equipment.
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in progress
Placed Instruments [Member]
Placed instruments at customers
Placed instruments.
Fair Value Allocated To The Property Plant And Equipment Of Business Combination [Line Items]
Fair value allocated to the property plant and equipment of business combination.
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Income (Loss), after Tax
Net loss
Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Intangible assets, gross foreign currency translation adjustments
Intangible assets gross foreign currency translation adjustments.
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangible assets other than goodwill capitalized during the period
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense
Purchased intangibles amortization and acquisition-related fair value step-up
Waters Analytical And Materials Sciences [Member]
Waters Analytical & Material Sciences [Member]
Waters Advanced Diagnostics [Member]
Waters Advanced Diagnostics [Member]
Waters Biosciences [Member]
Waters Biosciences [Member]
Reclassification Of Goodwill
Goodwill reclassification
Reclassification of goodwill.
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Currency translation
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
BDS Business Acquisition
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Purchased Intangibles [Member]
Purchased Intangibles [Member]
Purchased intangibles.
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Patents And Other Intangibles [Member]
Patents and Other Intangibles [Member]
This element represents patents and other intangibles. Patents are the exclusive legal right granted by the government to the owner of the patent to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Software Development [Member]
Capitalized software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
2030
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
2029
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
2028
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
2027
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
2026
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior unsecured notes.
SpinCo Term Loan [Member]
SpinCo term loan Member.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt covenant description
Debt Instrument, Call Feature
Call feature on debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Unused borrowing capacity
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted-average interest rate
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long term debt gross
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument Interest Coverage Ratio
Debt instrument interest coverage ratio
Debt instrument interest coverage ratio.
Repayments of Senior Debt
Repayments of Senior Debt
Proceeds from Loans
Proceeds from Loans
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Financing Cost Incurred On Bridge Facility
Financing cost incurred on bridge facility.
Financing Commitment To Fund Dividend Fees And Expenses
Financing commitment to fund dividend fees and expenses.
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument Outstanding Balance
Debt instrument outstanding balance.
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Stated interest rate on debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Threshold Amount For Material Acquisition
Threshold amount for material acquisition.
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Debt instrument, increase (decrease), net
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Credit Agreements And Unsecured Debt [Member]
Credit Agreements and Unsecured Debt [Member]
Credit agreements and unsecured debt.
Senior Notes [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Agreement [Axis]
Agreement [Domain]
Prepayment Period [Axis]
Prepayment Period [Domain]
Debt Tranche [Axis]
Debt Tranche [Domain]
TrancheA [Member]
SpinCo [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
SpinCo Credit Agreement [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit agreement [member].
Debt Disclosure [Table]
Debt disclosure.
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt instrument, term
Two Thousand Thirty Six Senior Notes [Member]
Two thousand thirty six senior notes.
Two Thousand Thirty Three Senior Notes [Member]
Two thousand thirty three senior notes.
Two Thousand Thirty One Senior Notes [Member]
Two thousand thirty one senior notes.
Two Thousand Twenty Nine Senior Notes [Member]
Two thousand twenty nine senior notes.
Two Thousand Twenty Seven Senior Notes [Member]
Two thousand twenty seven senior notes.
Senior Unsecured Notes Series K [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Series K [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series K.
Senior Unsecured Notes Series N [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series n .
Senior Unsecured Notes Series O [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series o.
Senior Unsecured Notes Series L [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Series L [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series L.
Senior Unsecured Notes Series M [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Series M [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series M.
Senior Notes 4.32 Percent due September 2027 [Member]
Senior Notes - 4.32% - due September 2027
Senior Notes 4.40 Percent due March 2029 [Member]
Senior Notes - 4.40% - due March 2029
Senior Notes 4.66 Percent due March 2031 [Member]
Senior Notes - 4.66% - due March 2031
Senior Notes 4.95 Percent due March 2033 [Member]
Senior Notes - 4.95% - due March 2033
Senior Notes 5.25 Percent due March 2036 [Member]
Senior Notes - 5.25% - due March 2036
Senior Unsecured Notes Series P [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Series P [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series P member.
Senior Unsecured Notes Series Q [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes Series Q [Member]
Senior unsecured notes series Q member.
Debt, Current
Total notes payable and debt, current
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Total debt
Notes and Loans Payable, Current
Total notes payable and debt, current
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income taxes.
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Event [Axis]
Event.
Event [Domain]
Event.
Title and Position [Axis]
Title and Position [Domain]
Maturity [Axis]
Maturity
Maturity [Domain]
Maturity.
Obligation with Joint and Several Liability Arrangement [Table]
Obligation with Joint and Several Liability Arrangement [Line Items]
Litigation Provision During Year
Litigation provision during the year
Litigation provision during the year.
Leases Disclosure [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Assets [Abstract]
Assets:
Lessee Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Operating Lease, Liability
Total lease liabilities
Present value of future minimum lease payments
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Property Operating lease assets [Member]
Automobiles One [Member]
Automobile Operating lease assets [Member]
Current Operating Lease Liabilities [Member]
Current operating lease liabilities [Member]
Current operating lease liabilities.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
2031 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total future minimum lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
amount of lease payments representing interest
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Cost
Rental expense
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Lease, Payments
Cash paid related to operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use assets exchanged for lease liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Future Minimum License Fees Payable
Future Minimum License Fees Payable
Minimum amount of commitment for license fees
Computer Software Period Increase Decrease
Capitalized Computer Software, Period Increase (Decrease)
Computer software period increase decrease.
Transition Services Agreement Costs Incured
Transition Services Agreement Costs Incured.
Transition Services Agreement Annual Cost
Transition services agreement annual cost
Transition services agreement annual cost.
ERP Implementation Amount Used
ERP implementation amount used
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs And Expenses
ERP Implementation Amount Committed
ERP Implementation Amount Committed
Erp implementation amount committed.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Net loss/income per diluted common share, Net Income (Numerator)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Effect of dilutive stock option, restricted stock, performance stock unit and restricted stock unit securities, Weighted-Average Shares (Denominator)
Earnings Per Share Diluted Adjustment
Effect of dilutive stock option, restricted stock, performance stock unit and restricted stock unit securities, Per Share Amount
Earnings per share diluted adjustment.
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Effect of dilutive stock option, restricted stock, performance stock unit and restricted stock unit securities, Net Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Income on Retirement Plans
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Loss on Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments
Number of operating segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable segments
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues
Total revenues
Consumables [Member]
Consumables.
Instrument Systems [Member]
Instrument systems [Member]
Instrument Systems [Member]
CHINA
China [Member]
Asia Other [Member]
Asia Other [Member]
Asia other.
Asia Pacific [Member]
Total Asia [Member]
UNITED STATES
United States [Member]
Americas [Member]
Total Americas [Member]
Americas Other [Member]
Americas other.
European Union [Member]
Europe [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments [Member]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Net revenues recognized at a point in time: [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Net revenues recognized over time: [Member]
Segment Reconciliation [Abstract]
Reconciliation Operating Profit Loss From Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of operating profit (loss) from segments to consolidated.
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Segment Reporting Reconciling Item For Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment reporting reconciling item for operating profit loss from segments to consolidated.
Unallocated Stock Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation
Unallocated stock based compensation expense.
Corporate Expense
Corporate expenses
Corporate expense.
Operating Income Loss Margin
Operating income %
Operating income loss margin.
Other Expenses
Other segment expenses
Cost, Direct Labor
Labor costs within product and service cost of revenues
Cost, Direct Material
Material purchases
Labor and Related Expense
Labor costs within selling and administrative and research and development expenses
Chief Executive Officer [Member]