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1. Abbrev. for Astrophysics Data System.

2. Prefix used to designate an object as listed in the New General Catalog of Double Stars , 1932, a catalog of 17 180 double stars in the northern and equatorial skies, between declinations +90° and –30°. The catalog was complied under the direction of the US astronomer Robert G. Aitken (the prefix is short for Aitken's Double Stars).

An expert system.

(AutoCAD Development System) A facility that allows C routines to be run from within AutoCAD.

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ADS on-site personnel manage MMI's inbound and outbound transportation requirements utilizing the transportation management system within LoMaS([R]), ADS' supply chain management technology solution.

ADS Logistics Awarded Contract for Transportation Management Services at MISA Metals, Inc

Based in Hull, England, ADS is an established supplier of tags, labels and trim to apparel manufacturers, retailers and brands around the world.

Checkpoint Systems Acquires ADS Worldwide

New Company to Operate Under the Name of "The ADS Group"; Combined Companies To Offer Customers More Resources Under One Roof

Plymouth-Based Advanced Duplication Services Acquires Digital Excellence LLC and Precision Powerhouse