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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
11/06/2025
Microtrace Celebrates our 33rd Anniversary on November 6th, 2025!
10/03/2025
Microtrace at SciX 2025: Detective Microscopy with Christopher Palenik : Microtrace Christopher Palenik, Ph.D. will present “Detective Microscopy: the science of analyzing an unknown sample” at SciX 2025.
08/28/2025
On Monday, 25 August 2025, Skip Palenik and Ethan Groves presented a workshop at the MAFS Annual Fall Meeting.
07/10/2025
Microtrace provided radiography expertise and equipment to support a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
Museum of Science and Industry Exhibit Features Artwork Created at Microtrace : Microtrace
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 Receives the Raymond Murray Award : Microtrace Skip Palenik was recently awarded the Raymond Murray Award for "distinguished contribution to forensic geology."
06/05/2025
Next week eight Microtrace scientists will join microscopists from around the world in Chicago for Inter/Micro 2025.
Inter/Micro 2025 : Microtrace Microtrace is a microanalysis laboratory that identifies small particles, contaminants, and unknown materials for forensic, legal and industrial clients.
12/23/2024
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.
FJDA: Guilty Verdict Reached In State v. Jeannine Jaramillo 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...
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.
A Microscopical Approach to Problem Solving in Law and Industry : Microtrace
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).
The Preparation of Tape Lift Samples for the Study of Subvisible and Nanoparticles : Microtrace
11/06/2024
09/18/2024
Microtrace's Jason Beckert was awarded the "Outstanding Scientist Award" by the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.
Jason Beckert Presented with Outstanding Scientist Award : Microtrace Jason Beckert was awarded the "Outstanding Scientist Award" by the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.
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790 Fletcher Drive, Ste 106
Elgin, IL
60123
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| Monday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5:30pm |