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Vortex Engineering Wins Big for Eco-Friendly ATMs at CavinKare MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards!

We at Vortex Engineering are thrilled to announce that our innovative, eco-friendly ATM solutions have been recognized at the prestigious CavinKare MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards! This incredible honour is a testament to our unwavering commitment to developing sustainable technologies and pushing the boundaries of the ATM industry.


Vortex Engineering receives Chinnikrishan Innovation Award
Vortex Engineering wins Chinnikrishan Innovation Award

Sathyan Gopalan, our CEO, accepted the award on behalf of the entire Vortex Engineering team. It's a significant moment for us, highlighting our dedication to developing ATMs that minimize environmental impact.


Sathyan, CEO of Vortex Engineeering
Sathyan, CEO of Vortex Engineeering
For developing, manufacturing and marketing cost effective ATM machines which use open-source software. Consuming much lesser power than conventional ATMs, it can be operated with solar power and equipped with fingerprint recognition technology thereby dispensing the use of cards.

Our Award-Winning Innovation: Cost-Effective, Solar-Powered ATMs

The values championed by the CavinKare MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards resonate deeply with Vortex Engineering.

  • Cost-effective machines: We leverage open-source software to bring down the overall cost of our ATMs.

  • Solar-powered operation: Our groundbreaking achievement is developing the world's first commercially viable solar-powered ATM, significantly reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.

  • Low power consumption: Compared to conventional ATMs, our machines consume much less power, further minimizing their environmental footprint.

  • Fingerprint recognition technology: This eliminates the need for physical cards, promoting a more sustainable approach.

This award isn't just a prestigious recognition; it's a powerful motivator to keep innovating. It fuels our passion to develop even more sustainable solutions that shape the future of the ATM industry.

(From Left) Gp Capt R Vijayakumar, VSM, (Retd), Executive Director MMA, Terry Thomas, Ernst & Young LLP, Mr. CK Ranganathan – Chairman & Managing Director PVT. Ltd., Mr. Sathyan Gopalan, CEO, Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Senthil Kumar V, Managing Director of Sathyam Bio (P) Ltd, Dr. R Ramarathnam, Chairman, Basil Energetics Pvt. Ltd, Mr. D Shivakumar, Chairman & CEO – India Region, Pepsico India Holdings, Mr. R Srikanth, President MMA, Mr. Sukumar Rajagopal – Founder & CEO, Tiny Magiq, former Sr. Vice president & Global CIO & Head of Innovation, Cognizant.
(From Left) Gp Capt R Vijayakumar, VSM, (Retd), Executive Director MMA, Terry Thomas, Ernst & Young LLP, Mr. CK Ranganathan – Chairman & Managing Director PVT. Ltd., Mr. Sathyan Gopalan, CEO, Vortex Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Senthil Kumar V, Managing Director of Sathyam Bio (P) Ltd, Dr. R Ramarathnam, Chairman, Basil Energetics Pvt. Ltd, Mr. D Shivakumar, Chairman & CEO – India Region, Pepsico India Holdings, Mr. R Srikanth, President MMA, Mr. Sukumar Rajagopal – Founder & CEO, Tiny Magiq, former Sr. Vice president & Global CIO & Head of Innovation, Cognizant.

We are incredibly grateful to the CavinKare MMA Chinnikrishnan Innovation Awards for acknowledging our efforts. This award stands as a constant reminder of our commitment to revolutionizing the ATM industry with cutting-edge, eco-friendly technology.




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