With the growing evidence of advanced technology-driven intelligent methods, it become essential to assess the ability of manufacturing systems to efficiently manage flexibility and intricacy. Smart manufacturing is emerging as an updated form of conventional manufacturing, showcasing the significant impact and capabilities of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. The broad versatility of these technologies is enabling significant advancements in various production companies. The industries have recently witnessed significant advantages, leading to a surge of interest in smart manufacturing. Nevertheless, the provision of appropriate smart manufacturing technologies and the determination of priority requirements may alter depending on various conditions. In pursuit of this objective, this paper offers a comprehensive examination of the prevailing trends in SM research. Moreover, this study seeks to provide a coherent and thorough overview of current endeavours in intelligent manufacturing and address the unresolved challenges in the field of smart manufacturing.