Microtrace

Microtrace Microtrace is an independent laboratory specializing in the identification of small particles for in forensic, civil and industrial investigations.

Microtrace is an independent, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory specializing in the characterization and identification of unknown materials and the characterization of materials. Using a combination of modern and traditional microscopical and microchemical techniques, Microtrace provides solutions to problems outside or beyond the scope of typical industrial and forensic laboratories. Our expertise

in analytical microscopy and microchemistry has earned us an international reputation. Clients from industry, the law and the United States and foreign governments have put their trust in both our skill and discretion to handle their most delicate projects.

Microtrace Celebrates our 33rd Anniversary on November 6th, 2025!
11/06/2025

Microtrace Celebrates our 33rd Anniversary on November 6th, 2025!

10/03/2025

Christopher Palenik, Ph.D. will present “Detective Microscopy: the science of analyzing an unknown sample” at SciX 2025.

On Monday, 25 August 2025, Skip Palenik and Ethan Groves presented a workshop at the MAFS Annual Fall Meeting.
08/28/2025

On Monday, 25 August 2025, Skip Palenik and Ethan Groves presented a workshop at the MAFS Annual Fall Meeting.

Microtrace provided radiography expertise and equipment to support a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry i...
07/10/2025

Microtrace provided radiography expertise and equipment to support a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

The International Union of Geological Sciences – Initiative on Forensic Geology recently awarded the Raymond Murray Awar...
06/17/2025

The International Union of Geological Sciences – Initiative on Forensic Geology recently awarded the Raymond Murray Award to Microtrace founder Skip Palenik for "distinguished contribution to forensic geology."

Skip Palenik was recently awarded the Raymond Murray Award for "distinguished contribution to forensic geology."

Next week eight Microtrace scientists will join microscopists from around the world in Chicago for Inter/Micro 2025.
06/05/2025

Next week eight Microtrace scientists will join microscopists from around the world in Chicago for Inter/Micro 2025.

Microtrace is a microanalysis laboratory that identifies small particles, contaminants, and unknown materials for forensic, legal and industrial clients.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Microtrace!
12/23/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Microtrace!

"Christopher Palenik['s]... microfiber testing and analysis proved that Jaramillo was driving when the driver’s side air...
12/17/2024

"Christopher Palenik['s]... microfiber testing and analysis proved that Jaramillo was driving when the driver’s side airbag deployed." Los Alamos Daily Post, 13 December 2024.

SANTA FE —Thursday, a jury found Jeannine Jaramillo guilty on two counts of first-degree murder in the March 2, 2022, deaths of Santa Fe Police Ofc. Robert Duran and retired Las Vegas Firefighter Frank Lovato. Other convictions include great bodily injury by vehicle, aggravated fleeing, possession...

On Monday, November 18, 2024, Christopher Palenik presented "A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Indu...
11/19/2024

On Monday, November 18, 2024, Christopher Palenik presented "A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry" at the Eastern Analytical Symposium.

New article by Microtrace Senior Research Microscopist Christopher Palenik, "The Preparation of Tape Lift Samples for th...
11/13/2024

New article by Microtrace Senior Research Microscopist Christopher Palenik, "The Preparation of Tape Lift Samples for the Study of Subvisible and Nanoparticles," The Microscope, (2024).

Happy 32nd Birthday, Microtrace!
11/06/2024

Happy 32nd Birthday, Microtrace!

Microtrace's Jason Beckert was awarded the "Outstanding Scientist Award" by the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scien...
09/18/2024

Microtrace's Jason Beckert was awarded the "Outstanding Scientist Award" by the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.

Jason Beckert was awarded the "Outstanding Scientist Award" by the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.

Address

790 Fletcher Drive, Ste 106
Elgin, IL
60123

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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(847) 742-9909

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