Microtrace is an ISO 17025 accredited independent laboratory specializing in the characterization and identification of single, small particles and small quantities of unknown 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.
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The Microtrace annual revenue was $2 million in 2026.
Skip Palenik is the Founder and Senior Research Microscopist of Microtrace.
8 people are employed at Microtrace.
Microtrace is based in Elgin, Illinois.
The NAICS codes for Microtrace are [5417, 81, 811, 54171, 8112, 541, 54, 541712].
The SIC codes for Microtrace are [737, 73, 7375].
Top Microtrace Employees
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Katie White
Quality Manager at Microtrace
Round Lake, IL, US24 -
Christopher Palenik
Research Microscopist at Microtrace
Elgin, IL, US35+ -
Patrick Kozyra
Laboratory Technician at Microtrace
Chicago, IL, US21 -
Jared Estevanes
Forensic Scientist at Microtrace
Elgin, IL, US -
Briana Alarcon
Forensic Scientist at Microtrace
Worth, IL, US
