An apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element , wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator , comprising: a valve stem having a cavity defined within the valve stem , wherein the valve stem is connected at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to the control element ; and an electronics module embedded within the cavity of the valve stem , wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors within the valve stem , the one or more sensors being configured to collect data from the valve ; characterised in that the electronics module further comprises a microprocessor ; and wherein the electronics module is encased in epoxy within the cavity of the valve stem ; and the microprocessor is configured to receive data from the sensors ; wherein the microprocessor comprises: a data collection unit configured to receive data regarding the valve from the sensors ; a risk assessment analysis unit configured to evaluate a condition of the valve based on the received data; a historical data unit to compile data over time; a comparative analysis unit to compare data, determine or predict via analysis and responsive to the data collection unit , the risk analysis unit , and the historical data unit configured to generate a report detailing actual failure, a likelihood of a failure and/or a probability of future failure or need for service; and an implementation unit configured create and execute an implementation plan for remediation of the valve . a valve stem having a cavity defined within the valve stem , wherein the valve stem is connected at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to the control element ; and an electronics module embedded within the cavity of the valve stem , wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors within the valve stem , the one or more sensors being configured to collect data from the valve ; characterised in that the electronics module further comprises a microprocessor ; and wherein the electronics module is encased in epoxy within the cavity of the valve stem ; and the microprocessor is configured to receive data from the sensors ; wherein the microprocessor comprises: a data collection unit configured to receive data regarding the valve from the sensors ; a risk assessment analysis unit configured to evaluate a condition of the valve based on the received data; a historical data unit to compile data over time; a comparative analysis unit to compare data, determine or predict via analysis and responsive to the data collection unit , the risk analysis unit , and the historical data unit configured to generate a report detailing actual failure, a likelihood of a failure and/or a probability of future failure or need for service; and an implementation unit configured create and execute an implementation plan for remediation of the valve . a data collection unit configured to receive data regarding the valve from the sensors ; a risk assessment analysis unit configured to evaluate a condition of the valve based on the received data; a historical data unit to compile data over time; a comparative analysis unit to compare data, determine or predict via analysis and responsive to the data collection unit , the risk analysis unit , and the historical data unit configured to generate a report detailing actual failure, a likelihood of a failure and/or a probability of future failure or need for service; and an implementation unit configured create and execute an implementation plan for remediation of the valve . <EOS>