A common way of lifting sheet material, particularly where mechanical gripping is impractical or would cause damage, is to use suction cups arranged on a framework and lifting the sheet by means of vacuum.  Typically rotary vane and side channel vacuum pumps would be used for this application.

Product Recommendations:

PICOLINO VTE / PICO VLT / MACRO VTB / DRUVAC VTA / VGA / VGC / VCA / VCE / VCB / VACFOX VGD / VACFOX VC 50-150 / VACFOX VC 200-300 / VACFOX VC 400-1300 /

BORA SAP / BORA SAH / BLIZZARD SFP / BLIZZARD SFH / MARIN SSP / COVAC SMV /

CHILI SGP / SKG-2 / SKE