Operator Interface Solutions
Grayhill’s in-house production facility is optimized to accommodate custom orders -- so even at low volumes, your built-to-order products can be designed and delivered with maximum efficiency. And our extensive cross-expertise with hardware, software, packaging and testing delivers the highest degree of compatibility, quality and reliability. At Grayhill, we set the standard in customization.
Solution Analysis
The solution analysis process begins with a meeting where the scope of the request is defined. Grayhill's proposal process uses a comprehensive approach to ensure successful implementation. Our objective is to provide an authoritative technical solution and reliable pricing.
We use a cross-functional team approach to ensure all angles have been covered. This team consists of hands-on specialists. Teams typically comprise of the account manager, a proposal developer, software, electrical, mechanical, production and quality engineers, a project manager and purchasing. The account manager and proposal developer work closely in steering the team through the process of meeting and exceeding the customer's expectations. By employing a multi-disciplinary approach we are able to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
The team reviews the overall project, product specifications, and marketing requirements and through technical discussions, the team explores conceptual solutions to the project. Initially, a technical outline is produced, identifying milestones and deliverables for each phase of the project - concept, design, qualification and production. Costs and lead times are provided to obtain the best-priced solution and the most efficient approach. Once the proposal developer collects and presents the information in a formal document, the team carries out a final review in a group setting. The proposal is then ready to submit to the customer.
Design & Development
Grayhill has a full range of design capabilities to support a wide range of project types: product development, conceptual development, reengineering and cost reductions. Research and development in its core products ensures expertise that takes advantage of the most current technologies.
Our in-house
Rapid Prototype Capabilities enable fast and accurate production of prototypes. Many of the prototyping processes are so exact we use them as tooling masters, eliminating guesswork during the tooling process.
Grayhill has made a substantial investment in equipment that has increased efficiencies and reduced production time. Your designs flow from preliminary drawings though rapid mechanical prototyping and manufacturing, making design changes effortless. Our design and manufacturing engineers work as a team through the prototyping process to ensure your designs will be manufactured efficiently and to your specifications. Design reviews are scheduled throughout the design and manufacturing process allowing you to compare project specifications against development to date and to review the production schedule.
As a design and manufacturing solutions provider, we have expertise in the following disciplines:
- Ergonomics
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical Design
- Packaging
- Electrical Design
- Testing
- Software/Firmware Design
- Technical Documentation
- Communications
- Technical Support
- Rapid Prototyping
Testing, Certification & Approvals
The true test of quality is your satisfaction. When it comes to high performance, there’s no time for downtime. So Grayhill’s rigorous testing and product qualification procedures ensure reliability across even the most rigorous usage patterns. Our A2LA certified on-site
testing facilities let us simulate tough environmental stresses like extreme temperature fluctuations, mechanical shock, vibration, EMI emissions, salt spray and prolonged immersion. And we can also manage specialized certifications and regulatory approvals to streamline time to market. At Grayhill, ensuring optimal performance means putting our products through their paces today … so they’re tough enough to keep pace with you tomorrow.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Electronic and Micro-Electronic Manufacturing
Grayhill has everything needed to provide high-quality, cost-effective and quick-turnaround manufacturing:
- Automated optical inspection
- In-Circuit testing
- Surface mount device assembly lines including BGAs and fine pitch QFPs
- Global procurement of tooling, parts and materials
- Potting/Sealing capabilities
- Custom cable-making equipment
- LCD glass heat sealing
- Complete environmental and functional testing facilities
Supply Chain Management
Grayhill is your seamless and synergistic supply chain partner. We provide value through our:
- Global components procurement
- Development of long-term supplier relationships
- Utilization of state-of-the-art supply chain management (SCM) tools
Grayhill uses i2® Technologies Factory Planner to manage our factory floor and drive our purchasing requirements. This state-of-the-art materials resource planning (MRP) system enables us to handle all of your supply chain and procurement needs. The Factory Planner is constantly evaluating our production facility to find constraint operations, and automatically balance our floor. In addition, it gives us the ability to schedule, build and forecast, safety stock and demand orders according to your needs.
Support
Grayhill is always available for technical and commercial support. Each target account has a dedicated account manager whose sole responsibility is to build and maintain a successful relationship with target accounts. At the time when Grayhill begins a project with a customer, we assign a project manager who facilitates all technical operations and management. Both contacts are available at all times to field any questions or concerns.
At Grayhill OEM Solutions, developing and manufacturing quality industrial products is what we do. We have always earned the business of the top OEM customers in the markets we served. This stems from a commitment to understand the market, product features, and the influence of new technology.