Commitments and Contingencies - Receivable Purchase Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies
Maximum amount of trade receivables to be sold under agreement	$ 20.0
Receivables sold	8.8	$ 7.8
Amount of trade receivables available to be sold under agreement	$ 4.6

Amount of trade receivables available to be sold from customers without recourse under the terms of the receivable purchase agreement.

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