Abstract: Currently,China's industrial economy has achieved substantial growth,transitioning from a major manufacturing country to a manufacturing power.As an indispensable and crucial component of China's manufacturing sector,the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs)is vital for the widespread adoption of intelligent manufacturing.This paper first analyzes the development status and impact of intelligent manufacturing under the"14th Five-Year Plan,"along with existing challenges and the significance of SMEs,clarifying the development direction for intelligent manufacturing.Secondly,based on the theoretical foundations and development trends of intelligent manufacturing,the paper proposes development strategies for intelligent manufacturing during the"14th Five-Year Plan"period and digital transformation strategies for SMEs.Specific implementation pathways are then analyzed.Finally,a conclusive summary is provided.This study aims to explore development strategies and implementation pathways for China's intelligent manufacturing during the"14th Five-Year Plan"period,contributing to the advancement of the intelligent manufacturing.