In today’s landscape of Industry 4.0 and IoT, the adoption of automated monitoring with online sensor technology has emerged as a critical solution for reducing unplanned downtime and optimizing operations. However, the journey toward implementing automated condition monitoring in process equipment is not without its challenges, especially in an unregulated application. From resistance to change and knowledge gaps to integration with existing systems and budget constraints, several obstacles must be addressed to ensure successful adoption. Nevertheless, the numerous benefits and drivers of this technology continue to push organizations towards embracing automated machine health monitoring.