Abstract: A vacuum lifting device and method of manufacture thereof includes a vacuum generator for generating a vacuum. The vacuum lifting device also includes a base having opposite first and second sides and a vacuum lifting chamber provided on the second side of the base and having a suction end. The vacuum lifting chamber is in fluid communication with the vacuum generator, wherein the vacuum generator creates negative pressure within the vacuum lifting chamber. A gasket is coupled to the suction end of the vacuum lifting chamber and is configured to create a vacuum seal with a surface of an object to be lifted by the vacuum lifting device.