Fraunhofer-Institut für Digitale Medientechnologie IDMT

The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT is one of over 70 institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the world's leading organization for applied research based in Germany.

Fraunhofer IDMT is known worldwide for its expertise in the fields of psycho- and electro-acoustics and audio engineering, audiovisual content analysis, intelligent signal analysis and machine learning.

At the Institute’s headquarters on the campus of the Ilmenau Technische Universität, researchers are working on AI-based recognition and classification methods for audio and video data to improve quality control for industrial applications, and for applications in broadcasting, television and online media.

In Ilmenau, the Institute’s applied research focuses on modern methods for data encryption and privacy protection to ensure the security and sovereignty of data for individuals, as well as in a commercial context. Another focus is on developing customer-specific solutions for innovative sound reinforcement and loudspeaker systems, work that has been ongoing for more than 15 years. Application areas include industrial production, broadcasting and entertainment, automotive, and professional audio.