Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, January 7th, 2026
MachineAstro, a leading Industrial IoT and AI-driven reliability solutions provider, today announced the commercial launch of VIBit-BP-ATEX, an ATEX Zone 0–certified tri-axial vibration and temperature monitoring solution designed for continuous operation in the world’s most hazardous industrial environments.
The launch marks a significant step forward for industries such as specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical APIs and oil & gas, enabling real-time machine health monitoring in areas where explosive gases or combustible dust are continuously present—zones traditionally considered inaccessible for wireless condition monitoring.
Addressing the Hazardous Zone Visibility Gap
Most wireless condition-monitoring solutions are limited to ATEX Zone 1 or Zone 2 environments. VIBit-BP-ATEX extends monitoring capabilities into Zone 0 (Gas) and Zone 20 (Dust), supporting continuous asset visibility in high-risk locations where safety constraints have historically restricted instrumentation.
This capability allows operators to monitor critical assets such as reactor agitators, solvent pumps, wellhead compressors, injection pumps, and equipment operating within vapor-heavy tank farms and enclosed process units-assets where failures can result in severe safety, environmental, and financial consequences.
Intrinsically Safe Wireless Communication
VIBit-BP-ATEX leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication to enable safe, reliable wireless data transmission in hazardous environments. With ultra-low power consumption and minimal RF energy, BLE supports intrinsically safe operation while maintaining high resilience to industrial interference. This infrastructure-light approach simplifies deployment, reduces installation complexity, and ensures compliance with stringent hazardous-area safety requirements.
Powered by VIBit IQ: Embedded Intelligence for Reliability
The VIBit-BP-ATEX solution is driven by VIBit IQ, MachineAstro’s machine anomaly detection and diagnostics engine, transforming raw sensor data into actionable maintenance insights.
Key capabilities include:
Engineered for Depth, Accuracy, and Rapid Deployment
VIBit-BP-ATEX captures a complete three-dimensional vibration profile using tri-axial sensing, allowing detection of complex failure modes such as misalignment, looseness, and structural resonance that single-axis sensors often miss. Combined vibration and surface temperature data provides additional context for identifying escalating fault conditions before they pose safety risks.
By eliminating extensive cabling and leveraging wireless infrastructure, the solution significantly reduces installation time and cost, enabling faster site-wide deployment across hazardous areas.
Designed, Developed, and Manufactured in India
VIBit-BP-ATEX is fully designed, developed, and manufactured in India, reflecting MachineAstro’s commitment to indigenous innovation and the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. Local manufacturing ensures faster availability, localized support, and solutions engineered for the operating realities of Indian industrial environments—while meeting global safety and certification standards.
Leadership Perspective
“Hazardous environments have traditionally forced plants to choose between safety and visibility,” said Prashant Kapadia, Chief Growth Officer, MachineAstro. “With VIBit-BP-ATEX and VIBit IQ, we are extending reliable, intrinsically safe condition monitoring into Zone 0 areas, enabling industries to detect issues early, prevent failures, and operate with greater confidence in the most demanding environments.”
About MachineAstro
MachineAstro is a leading provider of Industrial IoT and AI-driven digital transformation solutions for asset-intensive industries. By combining advanced sensing hardware with intelligent diagnostics, MachineAstro helps manufacturers improve reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and enhance operational safety across critical industrial operations.
