This book reports on cutting-edge experimental and numerical findings related to the application of active bearings, including smart ones, in rotating machinery. It discusses their role in improving stability and control of rotor systems and reports in depth on the corresponding modeling and control approaches. Chapters are based on peer-reviewed contributions to the 1st Workshop on Active Bearings in Rotating Machinery (ABROM 2022), held on June 29- 30, 2022, in Athens, Greece, and organized in collaboration between the School of Mechanical Engineering of The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). In connection with the increasing digital transformation of machine elements, this book offers a timely perspective and extensive information on testing methods and experimental procedures involved in the development of intelligent rotors for industrial applications.