Described is a suction cup for automated gripping operations, such as for lifting of objects, is disclosed, wherein a rim portion of a lip of the suction cup is made of a first polymeric material having a first lower hardness as compared to a second hardness of a second polymeric material of an inner, central portion of the lip. The first and second polymeric materials of the lip of the suction cup disclosed are bonded to each other with an overlap. The bonding can be accomplished by injection moulding of the suction cup.