The MP-SheetCAT manipulator takes care of automatic loading, unloading and exchange of sheets to and from the punching/laser machines, referred to here as the machine. Suction cups allow handling of sheets of different materials such as steel, aluminium, stainless steel. Increased productivity and flexibility characterize the system, which compels with its efficient handling of small lot sizes but also when processing rush orders and medium lot-sizes. Its compact design allows the manipulator to fit into the tightest of spaces.