Cell manufacturing compatibility will determine which next-generation battery technologies scale, writes Dr Hyungrak Kim (above), executive vice president of manufacturing, Anthro Energy. For much of the past decade, the battery industry has focused on a familiar question: which battery technology will deliver the next breakthrough? The value of manufacturing compatibilityThe battery industry has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in manufacturing infrastructure. A decade ago, battery manufacturing decisions were driven primarily by cost and efficiency. For the battery industry, that particular distinction is becoming one of increasing importance.