aSa software automates many rebar shearlines and off-coil machines in use today. When items are processed by aSa Production software, the system automatically creates machine-readable instructions. These instructions can be downloaded to shop equipment via network or diskette. Or if the machine has a connected hand scanner, the instructions can be output as 2D bar codes directly on the item bundle tags. By eliminating operator entry, this automation saves production time and greatly reduces the chance for human error. aSa currently interfaces with the following equipment: