 Superconductor Technologies Inc. STI SCON today announced that its Board of Directors, supported by its management team, has commenced a process to explore strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value. Jeff Quiram, STIs president and CEO, stated We have made significant strides in the development of our best in class Conductus 2G HTS wire for superconducting magnet applications. The customer interest in high performance magnet wire has never been higher, driven in part by the next generation fusion devices being developed by multiple well-funded companies. 