Grayhill, Inc.

Grayhill, Inc. Grayhill, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of intuitive human interface solutions. To learn more, please visit us at www.grayhill.com.

designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical and hall effect encoders, discrete and hall effect joysticks, rotary switches, keypads, and pushbuttons; all with finely tuned haptics. Grayhill specializes in creating ergonomic panels and product shells that integrate various interface technologies, in

cluding displays, our components, and gesture recognizing multi-touch technology. With headquarters in La Grange, Illinois, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill’s team has the full engineering, product development and manufacturing expertise to deliver both standard and customized products quickly and cost-effectively.

The encoder still turns. The signal still fires. 📡 So why is the operator second-guessing every click? The most dangerou...
06/18/2026

The encoder still turns. The signal still fires. 📡 So why is the operator second-guessing every click?

The most dangerous failure isn't the one that stops the system. It's the one nobody catches until a warranty claim lands on your desk. You're the engineer your team trusts to catch what the spec sheet hides.

The ones who get burned aren't the ones who didn't care — they're the ones who didn't get to ask the right questions in time.

Ask your supplier:
1. What's your published end-of-life definition?
2. What's your position-to-position torque variation data? If the answers aren't in the datasheet, they aren't in your warranty protection either.

The engineers who spec Grayhill aren't gambling on fine print. They're building products that hold up — fewer warranty claims, less downtime, lower total cost of ownership across the life of every application.

🔍 Read the final issue → What Does "End of Life" Actually Mean for an Encoder?
https://hubs.li/Q04lTRDz0

🦹 Missed an issue? Catch up on the whole serial:

Issue #1 → Decoding lifecycle ratings https://hubs.li/Q04lTZdP0

Issue #2 → The million-cycle math problem https://hubs.li/Q04lTNy30

Issue #3 → The million-cycle test (video) https://hubs.li/Q04lTR-Z0

The biggest risk with 2027 functional safety regulations may not be compliance itself. It’s discovering gaps too late.La...
06/17/2026

The biggest risk with 2027 functional safety regulations may not be compliance itself. It’s discovering gaps too late.

Late-stage redesigns, validation delays, documentation gaps, and supplier readiness issues can create costly disruptions during critical development windows.

That’s why more OEM engineering teams are evaluating functional safety requirements now — before validation timelines tighten.

Grayhill’s next-generation HMI solutions are being developed to support ISO 13849 requirements with submission-ready safety documentation and rugged off-highway reliability.

See how Grayhill is helping OEMs stay ahead of 2027 requirements:
https://hubs.li/Q04j4-_N0

06/16/2026

You can choose the right rotational control in seconds. Not hours. Not after comparing datasheets.

Most engineers already know what they need. They just haven’t translated it into the right device yet. That’s where things get slow.

We built a simple way to fix that:
→ Answer a few questions
→ Get a clear direction
→ See the right options

If you’re working with a rotary input, this is the fastest place to start.

Find your rotational control → https://hubs.li/Q04lFZc20

06/11/2026

GRAYHILL's latest Tech Talk is here. In this video, GRAYHILL leaders share the story of how our engineering, planning, and production teams tackled a complex challenge when an urgent design change required the removal of cadmium from a critical switch.

What could have been a major disruption became an example of cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and operational agility. By working together across teams, we developed an effective solution that maintained product performance, quality, and customer commitments, all under significant time pressure.

Watch this video and all our Tech Talks on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/

To learn more about Grayhill’s engineering capabilities and commitment to solving complex customer challenges, visit our website: www.grayhill.com

06/10/2026

ASMR: GRAYHILL Edition

Last week, we were pleased to welcome our sales partners from BUPAT LTD. to discuss new products and marketing strategie...
06/10/2026

Last week, we were pleased to welcome our sales partners from BUPAT LTD. to discuss new products and marketing strategies. Staying aligned with our global partners is essential as we continue to learn, grow, and deliver innovative solutions together.

We are grateful to BUPAT for traveling from Turkey to meet with us and appreciate the opportunity to strengthen our collaboration.

Secure maximum control in minimal space with VP Series VectorPad — built to withstand dust, water, extreme temperatures ...
06/09/2026

Secure maximum control in minimal space with VP Series VectorPad — built to withstand dust, water, extreme temperatures and vibration.

For when every touch counts.

https://hubs.li/Q04kDKMv0

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, trust GRAYHILL to keep your sound flawless.Designed for v...
06/08/2026

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, trust GRAYHILL to keep your sound flawless.

Designed for volume and tone controls in electric guitars, GRAYHILLl’s 71 Series Multi-Deck Rotary Switches offer smooth rotational haptics that enhance the player's experience. The shorting contacts also referred to as “make-before-break” contacts, eliminate feedback during rotation and ensure uninterrupted sound. With customized torque and stop strength, these switches provide accurate, reliable control.

To learn more, visit our 71 Series Product Page here: https://hubs.li/Q04jYmnp0

GRAYHILL is pleased to announce Callie Costello as our new Senior Manufacturing Engineer for the Components Group. In t...
06/05/2026

GRAYHILL is pleased to announce Callie Costello as our new Senior Manufacturing Engineer for the Components Group.

In this role, Callie will be responsible for supporting manufacturing tooling, process documentation, and process improvement needs. She will also help improve production yields.

Callie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. She’s passionate about thoroughly understanding production processes and the challenges they pose to drive effective change. Callie brings over eight years of experience driving process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiency in complex manufacturing environments. She has a diverse industry background, with her most recent experience as Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Nvenia, supporting production of next-level packaging equipment.

In her free time, Callie enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, crafting, reading, and playing video games.

Please join us in welcoming Callie and wishing her success in her new role!

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561 West Hillgrove Avenue
La Grange, IL
60525

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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