Book excerpt: This book reports on recent theories and methods for diagnostics and condition monitoring of machines, materials and industrial processes, with a special emphasis on the application of artificial intelligence and intelligent control systems. Gathering original contributions to the 7th International Congress on Technical Diagnostics, ICTD2022, held on September 14–16, 2022, in Radom, Poland, this book offers extensive information on the latest trends in machine diagnostics and on IoT, smart sensors and machine learning technology in advanced condition monitoring. It addresses both scientists and professionals and is intended to foster communication and collaborations between the two groups.