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AS9100D vs ISO 9001 – What’s the Difference and Why Do We Have Both?
For those who are not well-versed, AS9100D is an international quality management standard that meets the exceptional requirements of the aerospace industry. It is [...]
Anodizing Precision Machined Components
Why Anodize Precision Machined Components? Anodizing precision machined components provides a reliable and relatively inexpensive means of improving the wear resistance, and coloring aluminum and [...]
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and What it Means to Precision Machining
At Pioneer Service, we are committed to continuous improvement. Part of this stems from being AS9100D certified. We have rigorous controls in place to assess [...]
An Overview of Black Oxide Finishing for Precision Machined Components
Precision machined components made from ferrous materials (stainless-steel alloys) can specify black oxide as a surface finish treatment to provide additional protection for the component [...]
The Next Generation Eyes Manufacturing Options
Pioneer Service Inc. hosted a group of Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) students this week. On their winter break, these 23 students chose to [...]
Perseverance: Confidence Keys for Women in Manufacturing
In this photo: Elena Rodriguez is doing what she does best...running her Swiss Machine. The November issue of Modern Machine Shop included a wonderful article [...]
Pioneer Service Earns AS9100D Certification
In this photo: Smiles from left to right: Joan Owczarski (Quality Technician), Alfredo Gudas (Senior Mfg Engineer), Chris Linhart (Quality Manager), and John Pack [...]
Modern Machine Shop article, ‘Leaders, Not Just Manager’ by Aneesa Muthana
Congratulations to Aneesa Muthana, who recently was published in the Modern Machine Shop with a piece on key leadership attributes in manufacturing. After 25+ years of leading [...]
Making Chips Podcast interview with Aneesa Muthana
Making Chips Podcast interview with Aneesa Muthana June 11, 2019 "How Manufacturing Education Will Transform The Industry" - Aneesa Muthana Recently, our President [...]
Case Study: Providing Best Value for Families of Parts
Case Study: Providing Best Value for Families of Parts When Greg of SVA contacted Pioneer Service, he had a problem. He had just learned that [...]
Women filling the labor gap – Pioneer Service and President Aneesa Muthana Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business
Women filling the labor gap – Pioneer Service and President Aneesa Muthana Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business The future is bright for these young [...]
Pioneer Service Honored with SPARK Community Outreach Award
Pioneer Service Honored with SPARK Community Outreach Award On March 15, the Valley Industrial Association (VIA) hosted their 2018 Spark Awards, where Pioneer Service was [...]
Pioneer Service Expands Production
Pioneer Service Expands Production With a healthy industry and tax reform, Pioneer Service seizes the day by adding CNC Swiss machines – only the [...]
Renewal in Manufacturing Brings New Challenge of Finding Skilled Labor
Renewal in Manufacturing Brings New Challenge of Finding Skilled Labor It’s a promising time to be a manufacturing company. New tax incentives have [...]
Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti Visits Pioneer Service for #MFGDay17
Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti Visits Pioneer Service for #MFGDay17 On October 5, 2017, Lt. Governor Sanguinetti visited Pioneer Service to see manufacturing operations, hear [...]