TSMC Logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG Competitor Analysis TSMC crafted and maintained its market position by focusing its business model solely on the production of semiconductors. However, the semiconductor industry is very segmented with fabless companies designing the chipsets and foundries manufacturing the final product. While some companies choose to become IDMs to design and manufacture their own chips, TSMC decided not to manufacture any products under its own name, so that the company never engages in direct competition with its customers. The competition in the semiconductor foundry industry is fierce as TSMC competes with other foundry service providers and some Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs). However, as chip designs grew increasingly complex, requiring specialize